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Ventilators: in-service performance with Biotek ventilator testers.

M Denison·C Shannon·D Rafter
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The assessment of mechanical ventilator performance is a complex task requiring measurement of a number of different transducers under a variety of conditions. The use of dedicated testing equipment can alleviate the complexity of the experimental apparatus. This paper assesses the accuracy and versatility of the Biotek VT-1 and VT-2 dedicated ventilator testers. Results show that the testers perform within the manufacturer's specifications and have the required flexibility to be used in investigating faults reported with ventilators.

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M Denison, C Shannon, D Rafter. 1992. Ventilators: in-service performance with Biotek ventilator testers.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1575648/

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