Respiratory Equipments

Recent models of infant ventilators are heavily computerized and support diverse modes of operation, including "assist control." Some models can provide real-time data on the baby's pulmonary function


The Homefill II Oxygen Filling System is the latest addition to Airway's extensive line of oxygen therapy equipment.

This equipment can provide mobility and independence to the COPD patient. Since many of today's oxygen users are living more active lives, having the necessary portable oxygen for activities is essential. This Homefill II product from Invacare allows users to take control of their portable oxygen needs


A respiratory therapist familiar with the xenon administration equipment is necessary to safely perform the study. The equipment has a reservoir and carbon dioxide absorption apparatus to permit rebreathing and conserve xenon. This reservoir increases the compliance of the system markedly, requiring a significant increase in tidal volume and other ventilatory parameters. The compensation for this increased compliance can be determined in different ways, and the adequacy of the changes made should be monitored clinically, with the measurements on the ventilator and on a patient monitor. The increased compliance also makes it extremely difficult for a patient taking any spontaneous breaths to trigger the ventilator, and it is recommended that sufficient sedation or paralysis be administered to suppress any patient initiated breathing. The respiratory parameters being monitored to ensure the adequacy of ventilation (such as SpO2 and ETCO2) should closely approximate the status of the patient prior to being transferred for the study. It is also important to remember to reset the ventilator to the original parameters at the end of the study before reconnecting it directly to the patient.



Caring for a ventilator-dependent patient recieving intravenous therapy as well as on portable life support.