{"id":5254285328536,"title":"Penlon - Ventilator - ESO 2","handle":"penlon-eso-2","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adult, Pediatric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Volume Control, Pressure Control, SIMV, SMMV, VC \u0026amp; PC, PSV, SPONT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidal Volume (mL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 20 - 1600 mL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Inspiratory Flow (L\/min)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 70\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPAP\/PEEP (cm H2O)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 4-20 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Pressure Support (cm H2O)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 80\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Runtime (minutes)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rechargeable, 60 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarm Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e - Full capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e - Remote, Onsite, UK Based (varies by country)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e - CE marked for Emergency Use Authorization only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessory - \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard silicon autoclavable breathing circuit (#5007473)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind out more about this product \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penlon.com\/Product-Groups\/Emergency-Ventilators\/ESO-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee below for further details about the terms of this offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon Technical and Terms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead Time\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpdate at time of order\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - 13 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote on price\u003c\/strong\u003e - Price quoted EXW with CIP estimates to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Payment\u003c\/strong\u003e - 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining - \u003c\/strong\u003eUser training is included in the price, and is offered either in the UK, in country, by video or video link, or web based using a train-the-trainer approach. In-country training may be an option for some countries, which Penlon will confirm upon receiving the registration of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService - \u003c\/strong\u003eFor countries where Penlon has an existing distributer, service during the warranty period will be provided through the local distributer. For countries where Penlon does not have an existing distributer, Penlon proposes to provide service training to the Borrower country, or their designates, to install and provide service. This service training will be facilitated using a train-the-trainer approach, and will be provided either in the UK, in country, by video or video link, or web based. Travel and accommodations to be paid by customer for UK training. In-country service training may be an option for some countries, which Penlon will confirm upon receiving the registration of interest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1600\/2712\/files\/Penlon_Service_Vent.pdf?v=1599717405\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eList of Penlon service locations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuals - \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted user and service manuals are provided with each piece of equipment. Manuals are available in English, French and Spanish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eECRI Comments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe demand for ventilators world-wide exceeds the available supply. In response to the scarcity of traditional intensive care ventilators, Penlon proposes a modified anesthesia ventilator to provide many ventilation options and features to treat COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESO2 ventilator is similar to an intensive care ventilator and it can operate under the following modes: volume control, pressure control, SIMV, SMMV, and PSV. Using the WHO criteria for an intensive care ventilator it lacks the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiratory pressure up to 80 cm H2O (ESO2 achieves 70 cm H2O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, the ventilator does not offer other advanced “intelligent” modes offered by some intensive care ventilators. This ventilator also includes all the necessary alarms for safe patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on its technical and clinical review, ECRI believes that the ESO2 ventilator will meet the needs of patients with severe respiratory distress and it can be used to treat COVID-19 patients that require mechanical ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout \u0026amp; Contact\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW173590274 BCX0 DefaultHighlightTransition\"\u003ePenlon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW173590274 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.penlon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\"\u003ewww.penlon.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\"\u003e) is a worldwide company headquartered in the United Kingdom, focused on the development and manufacture of anesthesia systems and other medical products. They have distribution and service networks worldwide.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW173590274 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFor technical questions or assistance determining your requirements contact: Craig Thompson (\u003ca href=\"mailto:craig.thompson@penlon.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecraig.thompson@penlon.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Ventilators\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVentilators\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilators are pieces of medical equipment that provide ventilatory support to patients who cannot maintain adequate ventilation or oxygenation on their own due to illness, trauma, congenital defects or drugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilators typically consist of a flexible breathing circuit, a pneumatic system, a control system, monitors and alarms. Depending on the type and complexity of the ventilator, the gas is delivered either using a single or dual limb breathing circuit. Most ventilators are microprocessor controlled to control the pressure, volume, and Fi02. Power is supplied from either an electrical wall outlet and\/or a battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ventilators require a source of oxygen. Critical care ventilators always require a source of oxygen at high pressure (approximately 4 Bar) while other ventilators require a high pressure or low flow (2-15 l\/m) source of oxygen, depending on the individual ventilator. Mechanical ventilators have several operating modes which are chosen by clinicians to define breath initiation and end (i.e., cycle) as well as adjustable parameters such as pressure and flow. Different modes can also provide either full or partial ventilatory support, depending on the individual patient’s condition and clinical requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHigh Flow Delivery Devices\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-flow oxygen delivery systems, commonly referred to as a High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) supply a given oxygen concentration at a higher than normal flow rate to the patient. These systems generally consist of three parts: the flow generator, an air-oxygen blender, and a heated humidifier. The heated and humidified air-oxygen is delivered to the patient via a specially designed nasal cannula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits of high-flow oxygen include the improvement of gas exchange and the decrease in the work of breathing. High-flow devices are capable of delivering a maximum flow of 60 l\/min and all require a high-pressure source of air and oxygen at approximately 4 bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-28T21:51:31-04:00","created_at":"2020-05-28T21:51:33-04:00","vendor":"Penlon","type":"Ventilators","tags":["Afghanistan","Albania","Algeria","Angola","Antigua and Barbuda","Arab Republic of","Argentina","Armenia","Azerbaijan","Bahamas","Bahrain","Bangladesh","Barbados","Belarus","Belize","Benin","Bhutan","Bolivia","Bosnia and Herzegovina","Botswana","Brand_Penlon","Brazil","Brunei Darussalam","Bulgaria","Burkina Faso","Burundi","Cabo Verde","Cambodia","Cameroon","Category_Full Feature Ventilator","Central African Republic","Chad","Chile","China","Colombia","Comoros","Congo","Costa Rica","Cote D'ivoire","Croatia","Cyprus","Czech Republic","Democratic Republic of","Djibouti","Dominica","Dominican Republic","Ecuador","Egypt","El Salvador","Equatorial Guinea","Eritrea","Estonia","Eswatini","Ethiopia","Federated States of","Fiji","Gabon","Gambia","Georgia","Ghana","Grenada","Guatemala","Guinea","Guinea-Bissau","Gulf Cooperation Council","Guyana","Haiti","Honduras","Hungary","India","Indonesia","Iran","Iraq","Islamic Republic of","Jamaica","Jordan","Kazakhstan","Kenya","Kiribati","Korea","Kosovo","Kuwait","Kyrgyz Republic","Lao People's Democratic Republic","Latvia","Lebanon","Lesotho","Liberia","Libya","Lithuania","Madagascar","Malawi","Malaysia","Maldives","Mali","Malta","Marshall Islands","Mauritania","Mauritius","Mexico","Micronesia","Moldova","Mongolia","Montenegro","Morocco","Mozambique","Myanmar","Namibia","Nepal","Nicaragua","Niger","Nigeria","North Macedonia","Oman","Order_Guyana","Pakistan","Palau","Panama","Papua New Guinea","Paraguay","Peru","Philippines","Poland","Product_Ventilators","Qatar","Republic of","Republica Bolivariana de","Romania","Russian Federation","Rwanda","Samoa","Sao Tome and Principe","Saudi Arabia","Senegal","Serbia","Seychelles","Sierra Leone","Singapore","Slovak Republic","Slovenia","Solomon Islands","Somalia","South Africa","South Sudan","Special_Offer","Sri Lanka","St. Kitts and Nevis","St. Lucia","St. Vincent and the Grenadines","Sudan","Suriname","Syrian Arab Republic","Tajikistan","Tanzania","Thailand","The","Timor-Leste","Togo","Tonga","Trinidad and Tobago","Tunisia","Turkey","Turkmenistan","Tuvalu","Uganda","Ukraine","Uruguay","Uzbekistan","Vanuatu","Venezuela","Vietnam","West Bank And Gaza","Yemen","Zambia","Zimbabwe"],"price":1013500,"price_min":1013500,"price_max":1013500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":34504149139608,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Penlon - Ventilator - ESO 2","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1013500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1600\/2712\/products\/Ventilators_-_Penlon_-_ES02.jpg?v=1590717094"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1600\/2712\/products\/Ventilators_-_Penlon_-_ES02.jpg?v=1590717094","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":9310974083224,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":800,"width":1200,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1600\/2712\/products\/Ventilators_-_Penlon_-_ES02.jpg?v=1590717094"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":800,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1600\/2712\/products\/Ventilators_-_Penlon_-_ES02.jpg?v=1590717094","width":1200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch4\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adult, Pediatric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Volume Control, Pressure Control, SIMV, SMMV, VC \u0026amp; PC, PSV, SPONT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidal Volume (mL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 20 - 1600 mL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Inspiratory Flow (L\/min)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 70\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPAP\/PEEP (cm H2O)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 4-20 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Pressure Support (cm H2O)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - 80\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Runtime (minutes)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rechargeable, 60 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarm Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e - Full capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e - Remote, Onsite, UK Based (varies by country)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e - CE marked for Emergency Use Authorization only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessory - \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard silicon autoclavable breathing circuit (#5007473)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind out more about this product \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penlon.com\/Product-Groups\/Emergency-Ventilators\/ESO-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee below for further details about the terms of this offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon Technical and Terms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead Time\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpdate at time of order\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - 13 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote on price\u003c\/strong\u003e - Price quoted EXW with CIP estimates to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Payment\u003c\/strong\u003e - 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining - \u003c\/strong\u003eUser training is included in the price, and is offered either in the UK, in country, by video or video link, or web based using a train-the-trainer approach. In-country training may be an option for some countries, which Penlon will confirm upon receiving the registration of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService - \u003c\/strong\u003eFor countries where Penlon has an existing distributer, service during the warranty period will be provided through the local distributer. For countries where Penlon does not have an existing distributer, Penlon proposes to provide service training to the Borrower country, or their designates, to install and provide service. This service training will be facilitated using a train-the-trainer approach, and will be provided either in the UK, in country, by video or video link, or web based. Travel and accommodations to be paid by customer for UK training. In-country service training may be an option for some countries, which Penlon will confirm upon receiving the registration of interest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1600\/2712\/files\/Penlon_Service_Vent.pdf?v=1599717405\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eList of Penlon service locations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuals - \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted user and service manuals are provided with each piece of equipment. Manuals are available in English, French and Spanish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eECRI Comments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe demand for ventilators world-wide exceeds the available supply. In response to the scarcity of traditional intensive care ventilators, Penlon proposes a modified anesthesia ventilator to provide many ventilation options and features to treat COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESO2 ventilator is similar to an intensive care ventilator and it can operate under the following modes: volume control, pressure control, SIMV, SMMV, and PSV. Using the WHO criteria for an intensive care ventilator it lacks the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiratory pressure up to 80 cm H2O (ESO2 achieves 70 cm H2O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, the ventilator does not offer other advanced “intelligent” modes offered by some intensive care ventilators. This ventilator also includes all the necessary alarms for safe patient care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on its technical and clinical review, ECRI believes that the ESO2 ventilator will meet the needs of patients with severe respiratory distress and it can be used to treat COVID-19 patients that require mechanical ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout \u0026amp; Contact\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW173590274 BCX0 DefaultHighlightTransition\"\u003ePenlon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW173590274 BCX0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.penlon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\"\u003ewww.penlon.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173590274 BCX0\"\u003e) is a worldwide company headquartered in the United Kingdom, focused on the development and manufacture of anesthesia systems and other medical products. They have distribution and service networks worldwide.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW173590274 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFor technical questions or assistance determining your requirements contact: Craig Thompson (\u003ca href=\"mailto:craig.thompson@penlon.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecraig.thompson@penlon.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Ventilators\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVentilators\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilators are pieces of medical equipment that provide ventilatory support to patients who cannot maintain adequate ventilation or oxygenation on their own due to illness, trauma, congenital defects or drugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilators typically consist of a flexible breathing circuit, a pneumatic system, a control system, monitors and alarms. Depending on the type and complexity of the ventilator, the gas is delivered either using a single or dual limb breathing circuit. Most ventilators are microprocessor controlled to control the pressure, volume, and Fi02. Power is supplied from either an electrical wall outlet and\/or a battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ventilators require a source of oxygen. Critical care ventilators always require a source of oxygen at high pressure (approximately 4 Bar) while other ventilators require a high pressure or low flow (2-15 l\/m) source of oxygen, depending on the individual ventilator. Mechanical ventilators have several operating modes which are chosen by clinicians to define breath initiation and end (i.e., cycle) as well as adjustable parameters such as pressure and flow. Different modes can also provide either full or partial ventilatory support, depending on the individual patient’s condition and clinical requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHigh Flow Delivery Devices\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-flow oxygen delivery systems, commonly referred to as a High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) supply a given oxygen concentration at a higher than normal flow rate to the patient. These systems generally consist of three parts: the flow generator, an air-oxygen blender, and a heated humidifier. The heated and humidified air-oxygen is delivered to the patient via a specially designed nasal cannula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits of high-flow oxygen include the improvement of gas exchange and the decrease in the work of breathing. High-flow devices are capable of delivering a maximum flow of 60 l\/min and all require a high-pressure source of air and oxygen at approximately 4 bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e"}