A bench evaluation of fraction of oxygen in air delivery and tidal volume accuracy in home care ventilators available for hospital use.

Journal: Journal of thoracic disease
Published Date: Dec 1, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Turbine-powered ventilators are not only designed for long-term ventilation at home but also for hospital use. It is important to verify their capabilities in delivering fraction of oxygen in air (FO) and tidal volume (V).

Authors

  • Loredana Baboi
    Medical ICU, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon, France.
  • Fabien Subtil
    Biostatistic Department, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon, France;; University of Lyon, Lyon, France;; Biometry and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory, CNRS 5558, Villeurbanne, France.
  • Claude Guérin
    Medical ICU, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon, France;; University of Lyon, Lyon, France;; INSERM 955, 94010 Créteil cedex, France.

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