Modeling the pulmonary mechanics of jet ventilation
Abstract
Low frequency jet ventilation (LFJV) is an inadequately characterized technique to ventilate patients during rigid bronchoscopy. We conducted a benchtop experiment to characterize airway pressures and tidal volumes during LFJV under different levels of resistance, compliance, inspiratory time, and expiratory time. Airway pressures ranged from 7.69 – 12.02 cm H2O, median 10.99 cm H2O. Resistance and compliance had statistically significant but not clinically impactful effects on airway pressure. Tidal volumes ranged from 42.72 – 546.26 mL, median 177.00 mL. Resistance and compliance each had a statistically significant on tidal volume, but only compliance had a clinically relevant effect.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
William G. Tharp
Status
Medical Students
Student College
Larner College of Medicine
Program/Major
Medical Student
Primary Research Category
Clinical
Modeling the pulmonary mechanics of jet ventilation
Low frequency jet ventilation (LFJV) is an inadequately characterized technique to ventilate patients during rigid bronchoscopy. We conducted a benchtop experiment to characterize airway pressures and tidal volumes during LFJV under different levels of resistance, compliance, inspiratory time, and expiratory time. Airway pressures ranged from 7.69 – 12.02 cm H2O, median 10.99 cm H2O. Resistance and compliance had statistically significant but not clinically impactful effects on airway pressure. Tidal volumes ranged from 42.72 – 546.26 mL, median 177.00 mL. Resistance and compliance each had a statistically significant on tidal volume, but only compliance had a clinically relevant effect.
