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    Area of Science:

    • Aeromedical transport
    • Critical care medicine
    • Biomedical engineering

    Background:

    • Military transport of critically ill patients necessitates efficient resource use, particularly oxygen (O2) for mechanical ventilation.
    • Traditional O2 cylinders pose transport challenges and fire risks in aircraft.
    • Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) offer a continuous O2 supply solution, potentially meeting the needs of many ventilated patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the performance of different portable ventilators when supplied by POCs at various altitudes.
    • To determine the reliability and consistency of oxygen (O2) delivery from POCs to mechanical ventilators under simulated flight conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Two units each of four portable ventilators (AutoMedx SAVe II, Hamilton T1, Zoll 731, Ventec VOCSN) were tested with Caire SAROS POCs at ground level and simulated altitudes (8,000, 16,000, 22,000 feet).
    • Oxygen (O2) delivery (FiO2) and tidal volume (VT) were measured using a test lung and specialized equipment.
    • Statistical analysis (ANOVA) was used to compare FiO2 variations between ventilators and across different conditions.

    Main Results:

    • Delivered FiO2 varied significantly between ventilator models and settings, with the Zoll 731 showing the highest and most consistent performance.
    • The Zoll 731 maintained clinically insignificant FiO2 changes (<5%) from ground level to 22,000 feet.
    • Some ventilators (SAVe II, Hamilton T1) experienced operational failures at higher altitudes or specific settings, impacting their evaluated O2 delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Oxygen delivery via POCs is influenced by ventilator type, settings, altitude, and O2 delivery method (pulsed dose vs. continuous flow).
    • Careful patient selection is crucial for safe mechanical ventilation using POCs in aeromedical transport.
    • The Zoll 731 demonstrated superior performance, suggesting its potential utility in military aeromedical transport settings.