Design of a Multi-Control Objective Rescue Mechanical Ventilation System (Linshomator)

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Devices
• Respiratory Care

Background:

• Increasing demand for affordable emergency ventilation systems.
• Conventional mechanical ventilators have limitations in accuracy and responsiveness.
• Critical conditions like bradycardia and tachycardia necessitate precise respiratory support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a low-cost mechanical ventilation system adaptable to patient-specific tidal volume needs.
• To integrate multiple ventilation modes (ACV, SIMV, NIV) for versatile application.
• To create a user-friendly digital interface for enhanced monitoring.

Main Methods:

• Design and implementation of a novel mechanical ventilator utilizing a piezoelectric belt for tidal volume synchronization.
• Development of integrated software for patient monitoring and device control.
• Validation and comparative analysis against a conventional ventilator.

Main Results:

• The proposed system demonstrated significantly improved accuracy in air delivery compared to conventional ventilators.
• The piezoelectric belt effectively synchronized ventilation with patient tidal volume requirements.
• Conventional ventilators exhibited a 5-10% error in detecting patient inhale/exhale attempts.

Conclusions:

• The developed low-cost mechanical ventilator offers a more accurate and responsive solution for emergency respiratory support.
• The system's adaptability and user-friendly interface can improve medical professionals' ability to manage critical patients.
• This technology holds potential for widespread adoption in emergency and critical care settings.