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VENTILATORS

Ventilator Type Mechanical or electronic
Dimensions Height, width, depth and weight
Power Supply AC or DC, Voltage and frequency
Breathing Mode Pressure control, volume control, pressure support or others
Tidal Volume Range Minimum and maximum tidal volume that can be set
Respiratory Rate Range Minimum and maximum respiratory rate that can be set
Inspiratory/Expiratory Ratio The ratio of time for inspiration and expiration
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) The amount of pressure exerted at the end of expiration
Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2) The percentage of oxygen in the air being delivered
Monitoring Displays for tidal volume, respiratory rate, FiO2 and PEEP
Alarms Audible and visual alarms for high and low pressure, low FiO2, and disconnection of the circuit
Additional Features Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV), Non-invasive ventilation (NIV), integrated humidification, battery backup, wireless connectivity