A SIMPLE SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTERING INTERMITTENT MANDATORY VENTILATION (IMV) WITH THE OXFORD VENTILATOR

Abstract

A circuit has been devised enabling intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV) to be delivered from an Oxford ventilator. Two methods for delivering oxygen to the system are described. The circuit is constructed from inexpensive components and only one oxygen flowmeter is required. No modifications to the ventilator are necessary.