Ventilation method and control of a ventilator based on same

Abstract

The following is a description for the use of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV). This description refers to the initiation, management, and weaning process involved during the use APRV. Included are a description of APRV management and an APRV weaning protocol. Protocol and diagrams are provided. The following descriptive information will provide the basis for software development to be programmed into the mechanical ventilator. The mechanical ventilator's flow sensor provides flow rates, volumes, and duration calculations and measurements. The software algorhythms are based on the conceptual knowledge as detailed below, integrated with the measurements and calculations. The ventilator is automated to operate with the invention under software program control. The pressure and flow sensor of the ventilator will provide all necessary parameters to drive the software.

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