| Autor: |
Sofia Poletto, Emanuela Zannin, Emanuele Ghilotti, Giovanni Putoto, Jerry Ichto, Peter Lochoro, Moses Obizu, Samuel Okori, Matteo Corno, Raffaele L Dellaca |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Vol 5, Pp 498-504 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2644-1276 |
| DOI: |
10.1109/OJEMB.2024.3413574 |
| Popis: |
Goal: To develop and validatea novel neonatal non-invasive respiratory support device prototype designed to operate in low-resource settings. Methods: The device integrates a blower-based ventilator and a portable oxygen concentrator. A novel control algorithm was designed to achieve the desired fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) while minimizing power consumption. The accuracy of the delivered FiO2 and the device power consumption were evaluated in vitro, and a formative usability test was conducted in a rural hospital in Uganda. Results: The agreement between the set and delivered FiO2 was high (limit of agreement:−5.6 ÷ 3.8%). For FiO2 below 60%, the control algorithm reduced the power drain by 50%. The device was also appreciated by intended users. Conclusion: The prototype proved effective in delivering oxygen-enriched continuous positive airway pressure in the absence of compressed air and oxygen, holding promise for a sustainable and effective implementation of neonatal respiratory support in low-resource settings. |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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