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[Lung simulator].

A Medina Villanueva¹, C Rey Galán, A Concha Torre

¹Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España. amedinavillanueva@gmail.com

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Respiratory Physiology
Medical Education Technology

Context:

Mechanical ventilation courses require effective training tools.
Existing lung simulators are often expensive, complex, or difficult to reproduce.
There is a need for accessible and interactive simulation devices.

Purpose:

To present a novel, low-cost, and easily reproducible lung simulator.
To provide an interactive tool for mechanical ventilation education.

Summary:

The lung simulator comprises a resistance system (ball valves) simulating airway resistance and leaks, and a compliance system (expandable chambers) mimicking lung and rib cage mechanics.
It allows for single or double lung assembly, with adjustable tidal volumes from 10 to 500 ml.
The device simulates patterns of restriction, obstruction, and air leaks.

Impact:

Enhances the quality and accessibility of mechanical ventilation training.
Facilitates hands-on learning of diverse respiratory scenarios.
Offers a cost-effective solution for educational institutions and training programs.