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The Multiple Emergency Ventilator provides safe, simultaneous ventilatory support for up to ten patients during emergencies. This modular device ensures consistent pressure delivery, even under adverse conditions, mitigating risks associated with shared ventilation.

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Area of Science:

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  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Shared ventilation strategies are explored to address healthcare saturation during mass casualty events.
  • Existing methods pose risks, necessitating innovative solutions for emergency respiratory support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the construction and assessment of a novel Multiple Emergency Ventilator prototype.
  • To evaluate the device's capability for simultaneous, pressure-controlled ventilatory support for multiple patients.

Main Methods:

  • A prototype Multiple Emergency Ventilator was constructed for up to ten patients.
  • Patient simulators with varied biomechanical characteristics were used for testing at ten stations.
  • Ventilation parameters, particularly minute ventilation, were recorded at the most distal station.

Main Results:

  • Under normal operation, a minute ventilation of 9.6 breaths × L × min⁻¹ was achieved.
  • A disconnection at the pneumatic connection resulted in reduced minute ventilation (4 breaths × L × min⁻¹), though this scenario has a minimal probability.
  • The prototype demonstrated consistent pressure behaviors across patients, even during simulated adverse conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The Multiple Emergency Ventilator prototype effectively provides temporary, pressure-controlled ventilatory support for multiple patients.
  • The device shows promise for modular, rapid assembly in emergency settings, overcoming risks of traditional shared ventilation.
  • Consistent pressure delivery and performance under duress highlight the system's potential in disaster scenarios.