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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Intensive Care Medicine

Background:

  • Automation in mechanical ventilation has increased significantly.
  • Renewed interest exists in physiological closed-loop control systems.
  • System development mirrors manual ventilation's progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of physiological closed-loop control in mechanical ventilation.
  • To highlight the progression from gas exchange optimization to preventing ventilator-induced lung injury.
  • To inform clinicians about advancements in automated ventilation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of physiological closed-loop control systems.
  • Analysis of historical development and current trends.
  • Examination of system goals and clinical applications.

Main Results:

  • Closed-loop systems initially focused on gas exchange.
  • Current systems aim to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury.
  • Early commercial systems integrating both aspects are emerging.

Conclusions:

  • Physiological closed-loop control represents a significant advancement in mechanical ventilation.
  • Understanding the evolution is crucial for clinical adoption.
  • These systems offer potential for improved patient outcomes and safety.