[children's transport group] Re: Ventilator on neocot
- From: "Berry, Andrew" <Andrew.Berry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "post@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <post@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:50 +0000
We use the Crossvent 4+ made by Bio-Med Devices in the USA. It provides SIMV
and assist control (pressure triggering).
However, a better option would be the new Fabian+ nCPAP from Acutronic AG
(Switzerland) which provides all conventional modes with volume
guarantee/limit. It is also suitable for non-invasive ventilation via prongs or
mask. Many previous Crossvent users and Pneupac users are switching to this
device because of the engineering quality, the improved user interface and an
expectation of improved after-sales service. The Acutronics company makes its
own flow sensors for both its own equipment and Drager and Hamilton. Obviously
those companies know a good product when they see one.
Our experience doesn't identify a need for HFO for transport. However some who
do are considering the Stephanie which is rather bigger; being designed for use
in the ICU. It weighs 33kg. It is made by Stephan GMBH. Acutronic make a
similar device called the Fabian HFO which is a similar size and weight.
From: transportgroup-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:transportgroup-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Adrian Mattke
Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2013 9:11 PM
To: post@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [children's transport group] Ventilator on neocot
Hi everyone,
I just joined the discussion list - so short intro: I am one of the PICU
intensivists at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane/Australia. We
retrieve over long distance and have an active retrieval program.
Currently we are getting a new neocot. So far we've had Babypack ventilators on
there, but I was unhappy about the strict CMV mode that the ventilator allows
only, as we have retrieve cardiac children that are sometimes better off with a
support mode. Also, there is no option of NIV.
I'd be interested what other people have in terms of ventilators, and
oscillation capabilities. We need to be able to go in fixed and rotary wing
assets.
A short note on what some of you out there have and do in terms of ventilation
would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Adrian
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