Design Features
Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC) mode
Breath sensing to assist weaning off from ventilator
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) controllable electronically
Two pressure sensors and four standard solenoid valves
Estimates lungs resistance from a single breath
Control approaches that are robust to alternative sources of key components
Minimises gas consumption (all incoming gases go to lungs)
Easy to manufacture and supply
Simple, low cost components (estimated at around £1,500 in the UK)
No specialist or medical supply chain components
