PEPP and the Bird ventilator. Application of a positive end expiratory pressure plateau to the Bird ventilator for assisted and controlled ventilation.
A device is described with which the PEPP may be used with the Bird ventilator (mark 7 or 8) during assisted and/or controlled ventilation. Advantages over other currently available systems providing PEPP are discussed and these include ease of use, cheapness, versatility and safety.
D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods*; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical / Q000295:instrumentation*