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[The veriflo CV 2000: a polyvalent, pneumatically powered and controlled ventilator (author's transl)].
Praktische Anasthesie, Wiederbelebung Und Intensivtherapie
|December 1, 1977
Summary
The Veriflo CV 2000 ventilator demonstrates good technical performance for acute respiratory failure. It proved helpful in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation and offers versatile support modes.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Respiratory Medicine
Context:
- Development of compact ventilators using integrated pneumatic circuits for acute respiratory failure.
- Evaluation of the Veriflo CV 2000 in laboratory and clinical settings.
Purpose:
- To assess the technical performance and clinical utility of the Veriflo CV 2000 ventilator.
- To determine the effectiveness of the Veriflo CV 2000 in managing patients with acute respiratory failure and during the weaning process.
Summary:
- The Veriflo CV 2000 exhibits good technical performance, with minor tidal volume loss at higher pressures and resistance.
- Clinical use in over 50 patients with acute respiratory failure showed the ventilator to be beneficial, particularly for weaning support.
- The device offers multiple ventilation modes (CMV, AIMV, SIMV, CPAP) without extra components, enhancing its versatility.
Impact:
- The Veriflo CV 2000 is a valuable instrument in respiratory care due to its performance and adaptability.
- Facilitates mechanical ventilation and weaning in patients with acute respiratory failure.
- Highlights the utility of integrated pneumatic circuits in modern ventilator design.