Abstract

The present invention consists in a safety valve for use in patients with respiratory diseases characterized by severe levels of hypoxemia, with artificial airways in mechanical ventilation. In case of programmed or accidental disconnection from the circuit, prevents the “fall” of the Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), necessary for the recruitment of alveolar areas for gas (O2, CO2) exchange.

Research Institution

Università degli Studi di Firenze

Numero di pubblicazione

WO2023148794A1

TRL

4

Technologies, Systems, Applications

Medical devices development