Electric Blower Based Portable Ventilator

When a patient is unable to breathe or maintain their airway they will most likely be ventilated by a bag-valve-mask. We propose to replace the traditional bag-valve-mask with an electric blower ventilator. This handheld feedback controlled device will automatically compensate for mask leak and enable the clinician to deliver computer controlled respiratory rates and tidal volumes. We have built a working prototype and conducted bench testing verifying that the blower delivers the desired tidal volumes, adapting to changing leak conditions that exist when a mask that is poorly fit to a victim’s face. In a volunteer study we will observe how typical clinicians use the blower ventilator so we can develop a product that can be easily and correctly used. We will conduct human trials in the operating room to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the blower