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Device |
Features |
Bag Valve Devices |
Demand Valve |
Oxylator
FR-300 |
Oxylator
EM-100 |
Time Cycled Devices |
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Size (cubic inches) |
300 +/- |
20 +/- |
12 +/- |
16 +/- |
45 50 +/- |
Construction |
Bag + O2 reservoir |
Hand unit |
Hand unit |
Hand unit |
Hand units & modules |
Weight , device only without
hose |
< 1.0 lb |
< 0.5 lb |
< 0.4 lb |
< 0.5 lb |
< 8.0 lb |
Mask, ET tube compatible? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Allows two hands on mask? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Some (1) |
Does device
incorporate filter? |
Some |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Can device be
cold sterilized? |
Reusable type only |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Visual indicator for proper cycling? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
Maximum airway pressure
indication? |
No, optional gauge |
No |
Yes (3) |
Yes (3) |
Some (2) |
Exhalation possible at maximum pressure? |
N/A |
Some, @ 60 cmH2O |
Yes (4) 20 cmH2O |
Yes (4) 25-50 cmH2O |
No (4) |
Flow rate |
Manually generated |
35-45 L/min preset |
30 L/min, preset |
35-40 L/min, preset |
16-44 L/min |
I:E ratio |
Manually controlled |
Manually controlled |
1:1-1:2 in automode |
1:1-1:2 in automode |
Preset & Variable |
Power source |
Manual, O2
gas |
O2 gas |
O2 gas |
O2 gas |
O2 gas &
Battery |
Gas consumption |
High |
None |
None |
None |
Some |
Source pressure (or flow)
requirement |
Flow @ 15 L/min |
50 psi |
40-80 psi |
40-80 psi |
40-150 psi |
# hoses required from source to patient |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1&2 |
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(1) |
Possible with larger hands only |
(2) |
Audible indication only |
(3) |
Audible and visual indication combined |
(4) |
ISO standards state that ".
. . when the pressure becomes slightly positive, it indicates
that the patient should be allowed to exhale . . ." |
The information and data represented
are for comparison purposes only. They have been compiled
from sales materials and distributors' catalogues as available
on December 31, 2000. Please advise us of any changes
and/or updates. This comparison data has been prepared
purely for a better understanding of the various functional
features of different ventilation devices marketed for
pre-hospital and in-hospital use. |
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Device |
Features |
Bag Valve Devices |
Demand Valve |
Oxylator
FR-300 |
Oxylator
EM-100 |
Time Cycled Devices |
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Allows spont. breath if source gas fails? |
Yes |
Some |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
FiO2 to non-breathing patient |
0-0.8 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 and variable type |
Toxic atmosphere
valve available? |
Not standard |
Not standard |
Not standard |
Not standard |
Not standard |
FiO2 to breathing patient, assist
mode |
@ source flowrate |
1.0 |
30 L @ 1.0 + air |
40 L @ 1.0 + air |
1.0 |
Inhalator function (air/oxygen mix) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Demand flow of O2, inhalator,
FiO2 |
@ source flowrate |
1.0 |
15 L @ 1.0 + air |
15 L @ 1.0 + air |
1.0 |
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Manually-triggered inspiratory cycle? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
Continuous, auto
cycling capability? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
PEEP capability in manual mode? |
No PEEP valve required |
No |
Yes
(2-4 cmH2O) |
Yes
(2-4 cmH2O) |
Some |
PEEP value during
auto cycling |
N/A |
N/A |
(2-4 cmH2O) |
(2-4 cmH2O) |
(0) |
Auto breath syncronization during CPR? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
Device patient responsive — Vol
and Pr? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Assist breath on spontaneous breathing |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Some, others terminate |
Minute volume
delivered to patient |
Varies with operator |
Varies with operator |
10-12 L in automode |
12-16 L in automode |
2-13 L in automode |
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The information and data represented
are for comparison purposes only. They have been compiled
from sales materials and distributors' catalogues as available
on December 31, 2000. Please advise us of any changes
and/or updates. This comparison data has been prepared
purely for a better understanding of the various functional
features of different ventilation devices marketed for
pre-hospital and in-hospital use. |
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Device |
Features |
Bag Valve Devices |
Demand Valve |
Oxylator
FR-300 |
Oxylator
EM-100 |
Time Cycled Devices |
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Tidal volume control |
Varies with operator |
Operator judgement |
Operator judgement |
Operator judgement |
0.2-1.1 L |
Inspiratory termination |
Operator limitation |
Operator judgement |
Max airway pressure |
Max airway pressure |
Time |
Expiratory initiation |
Operator judgement |
Operator judgement |
Max airway pressure |
Max airway pressure |
Time |
Expiratory termination |
Operator judgement |
Operator judgement |
Expiratory flow |
Expiratory flow |
Time |
Inspiratory initiation, manual mode |
Operator |
Operator |
Operator |
Operator |
Operator |
Inspiratory initiation, automode |
Not available |
Not available |
Expiratory flow |
Expiratory flow |
Time |
Device provides closed circuit/airway |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Device allows max. airway Pr selection? |
No |
No, preset @ 60 cmH2O |
Yes,
20 cmH2O |
Yes,
25-50 cmH2O |
No, preset @ 60 cmH2O |
Device indicates airway obstruction? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Will device ensure complete
exhalation? |
No |
No |
Yes, in auto mode |
Yes, in auto mode |
No |
Risk of barotrauma |
High |
High |
Very low |
Very low |
Medium |
Risk of gastric insuflation |
High |
Medium |
Very low |
Very low |
Low |
Risk of stacked
breaths |
High |
High |
Very low,
nil in auto |
Very low,
nil in auto |
Medium |
Inlet fitting, std |
N/A |
DISS |
DISS |
DISS |
DISS |
Warranty |
? |
? |
5 yr |
5 yr |
? |
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The information and data represented
are for comparison purposes only. They have been compiled
from sales materials and distributors' catalogues as available
on December 31, 2000. Please advise us of any changes
and/or updates. This comparison data has been prepared
purely for a better understanding of the various functional
features of different ventilation devices marketed for
pre-hospital and in-hospital use. |
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