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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Respiratory Mechanics
    • Medical Device Design

    Background:

    • Airway secretions pose significant risks, including mortality, for patients on mechanical ventilation.
    • Effective and timely clearance of these secretions is vital for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel secretion clearance method for volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) systems.
    • To investigate the influence of key respiratory and clearance system parameters on secretion clearance efficiency and pressure dynamics.

    Main Methods:

    • Design of a secretion clearance system integrating a VCV ventilator and a double-lung model.
    • Development and experimental validation of a mathematical model for the clearance system.
    • Utilizing orthogonal experiments to analyze coupling effects and parameter influences.

    Main Results:

    • Increased tidal volume was found to enhance secretion clearance efficiency.
    • The study identified that rising compliance improves bottom pressure, while increased area, tidal volume, and suction pressure decrease it.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the impact of area, compliance, and suction pressure on clearance efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed secretion clearance method and system offer a promising approach for VCV patients.
    • Tidal volume is a key parameter influencing secretion clearance efficiency in VCV systems.
    • Understanding parameter interactions is essential for optimizing mechanical ventilation and secretion management.