title: Ventilators: in-service performance with Biotek ventilator testers.
abstract: The assessment of mechanical ventilator performance is a complex task requiring measurement of a number of different transducers under a variety of conditions. The use of dedicated testing equipment can alleviate the complexity of the experimental apparatus. This paper assesses the accuracy and versatility of the Biotek VT-1 and VT-2 dedicated ventilator testers. Results show that the testers perform within the manufacturer's specifications and have the required flexibility to be used in investigating faults reported with ventilators.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Austin Hospital, Melbourne.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Denison
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Shannon
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rafter
mesh_terms: D004868:Equipment Failure; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical / Q000592:standards