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Shriya S Srinivasan1,2,3, Khalil B Ramadi1,2,3, Francesco Vicario4

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A new system, individualized system for augmenting ventilator efficacy (iSAVE), allows one ventilator to safely support two patients. This addresses critical ventilator shortages during emergencies by enabling individualized ventilation and monitoring.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Respiratory Care
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Ventilator sharing strategies exist for emergencies but lack individualization and safety features.
  • Current methods pose risks like cross-contamination, insufficient monitoring, and inability to adapt to patient status changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a safe and effective system for simultaneous ventilation of multiple patients using a single ventilator.
  • To address the limitations of current ventilator sharing approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the individualized system for augmenting ventilator efficacy (iSAVE) platform.
  • Incorporation of individual-specific volume/pressure control, pulmonary mechanics measurement, and contamination mitigation.
  • Validation using test lungs and in vivo studies with pigs.

Main Results:

  • iSAVE enables individualized ventilation, allowing for rebalancing of airflow based on patient status.
  • The system effectively mitigates cross-contamination and backflow.
  • In vivo studies demonstrated iSAVE's efficacy, matching individual ventilator performance.

Conclusions:

  • iSAVE offers a rapidly deployable solution to expand ventilation capacity during emergencies.
  • The system enhances patient safety through individualized support and advanced monitoring.
  • Leveraging off-the-shelf components makes iSAVE a practical and scalable emergency resource.