Biomedical subjects

H B FAIRLEY

Publications and source records attributed to H B FAIRLEY.

18 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1964

THE ADEQUACY OF THE AIR-MIX CONTROL IN VENTILATORS OPERATED FROM AN OXYGEN SOURCE.

Mean inspired oxygen levels, delivered by the Bennett PR1 and Bird Mark 7 ventilators, were measured at various cycling pressures. Using the Bird ventilator, oxygen levels varied from 51.5 to 96.8%, being highest at low flows and at high cycling pressures. The Bennett PR1 delivers more constant percentages of oxygen, in the range 61.5 to 72.3%. With both makes of machine, each ventilator provides different inspired oxygen levels under comparable circumstances. It is recommended that this type of equipment be driven by compressed air, oxygen being added as required.

Humans↗

PubMed1964

THE PERFORMANCE OF RESPIRATORS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY.

Mechanical ventilators may be required for the treatment of inadequate ventilation, intractable left heart failure and cerebral edema. Each situation requires different ventilator characteristics. The performance of the Blease P3, Engström, Mörch Piston, Bird Mark 7 and 8 and Bennett PR1 and PR2 respirators has been studied. The factors governing choice of respirator in specific clinical situations are described.

Brain Diseases↗

PubMed1964

HOSPITAL FACILITIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE CARDIORESPIRATORY FAILURE.

A description is given of the arrangements made in a large Canadian teaching hospital for the management of acute respiratory failure and of cardiac arrest. Each ward is provided with a case containing a selection of drugs, a bag and mask for intermittent positive pressure respiration, a laryngoscope and endotracheal tubes. In such emergencies, key personnel are called on the hospital public address system as soon as the switchboard is informed of the location of the patient concerned. A resuscitation training program for medical students, interns and nurses has been instituted.

Canada↗

PubMed1964