Paulo J R Fonte, Alberto Martinho, Américo Pereira, Andreia Gomes, Ângela Neves, Antero Abrunhosa, António Bugalho, António Gabriel-Santos, António Grilo, Carlos Carmo, Elsa Maltez, João Agostinho do Nascimento, João Goes, João Martins, João Pedro Oliveira, Jorge Pimenta, José Paulo Santos, Luís C Gil, Luís Lopes, Mário Pimenta, Olga Moreira, Orlando Cunha, Pedro Pinheiro de Sousa, Pedro Póvoa, Sandra Cavaco-Gonçalves, Susana Barroso, Telmo G Santos
OBJECTIVE: To develop a simple, robust, safe and efficient invasive mechanical ventilator that can be used in remote areas of the world or war zones where the practical utility of more sophisticated equipment is limited by considerations of maintainability, availability of parts, transportation and/or cost. METHODS: The device implements the pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation mode, complemented by a simple assist-control mode. Continuous positive airway pressure is also possible...
2022: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva