Citation

Dahlgren BE, Nilsson HG, Peters B, Skedevik C. Acta Anaesthesiol. Scand. 1985; 29(8): 753-757.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Foundation, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3866466

Abstract

Three compact ventilators (Oxylog, Maxaman and Pneupac 2), commercially available in Sweden, were subjected to tests concerning sensitivity to environmental stress. The ventilators functioned very well at temperatures above 0 degree C. The Oxylog apparatus was very sensitive to subzero temperatures. It also had a spectrum of resonance frequencies when subjected to vibration testing that restricts its use outside the sheltered hospital environment. The Maxaman and Pneupac 2 in the modified version withstood the tests in a reliable way. The shock tests performed had no negative effects on any of the ventilators or their functions.

Language: en