Table 2. Ventilator parameters used for the benchtop testing as required for FDA EUA ventilator requirements as well as the animal ventilation test showing the phases of simulated ventilation treatment.
| Parameters for Benchtop and Animal Testing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test/Phase | PEEP (cmH2O) | Breath Rate (breaths/min) | Tidal Volume (mL) | iTime (s) |
| Benchtop Tests | ||||
| PEEP Test | 5 | 15 | 10 | 500 | 1 |
| Breath Rate Test | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 500 | 1 |
| Tidal Volume Test | 5 | 10 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 450 | 500 | 1 |
| iTime Test | 5 | 10 | 500 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Animal Protocol Phases | ||||
| Baseline | 5 | 10 | 650 | 1.2 |
| Hyperventilation | 5 | 10 | 850 | 1.6 |
| Hypoventilation | 5 | 10 | 440 | 0.8 |
| Baseline/Recovery | 5 | 10 | 650 | 1.2 |