Hardware¶
Flow actuators¶
Actuator PCB/overview (link to PCB with BoM, schematic, layout, etc.)
Proportional solenoid valve (V1) (link to doc with crit specs, driving circuit, part spec, datasheet, alternatives, etc.)
Expiratory valve (V2) (link to doc with crit specs, driving circuit, part spec, datasheet, etc.)
Sensors¶
Sensor PCB/overview (link to PCB with BoM, schematic, layout, etc.)
Oxygen sensor (O2S) (link to doc with crit specs, interface circuit, part spec, datasheet, alternatives, etc.)
Proximal pressure sensor (PS1)
Expiratory pressure sensor (PS2)
Expiratory flow sensor (FS1)
Safety Components¶
50 psi, high pressure relief valve (PRV1)
Safety check valve (CV)
70 cmH2O patient-side pressure relief valve (PRV2)
Filters (F1, F2)
PEEP valve (PEEP) (include the design bifurcation in this module description)
Tubing and Adapters¶
Manifold 1
Manifold 2
Mounting Bracket 1… etc.
Bill of Materials (need to think about what goes in this table, probably separate BoMs into tables by category, but here’s a sample table)¶
Ref |
Name |
Part |
Description |
---|---|---|---|
V1 |
Inspiratory on/off valve |
red hat process valve |
completely cut off flow if required |
PRV1 |
High pressure relief valve |
Sets to 50 psi |
regulates upstream pressure to 50 psi |
CV |
Inspiratory check valve |
valve stat here |
In case of emergency power loss, allows patient to continue taking breaths from air |
PRV2 |
Maximum pressure valve |
… |
Sets absolute maximum pressure at patient side to 53 cm H2O |
F1/F2 |
Filters |
HEPA filters? |
Keeps the system’s sensors from becoming contaminated |
O2S |
Oxygen sensor |
Sensiron … |
Checks FiO2 level |
PS1/PS2 |
Pressure sensors |
mini4v |
Uses gas takeoffs to measure pressure at each desired point |
FS1 |
Flow sensor |
Sensiron flow sensor |
Measures expiratory flow to calculate tidal volume |
M1/M2 |
Manifolds |
3D printed parts |
Hubs to connect multiple components in one place |
V3 |
Expiratory on/off valve |
Festo Electrical Air Directional Control Valve, 3/2 flow, Normally Closed, 8 mm Push-to-Connect |
Opens to initiation the expiratory cycle |
PEEP |
PEEP backpressure valve |
PEEP valve |
Sets PEEP on expiratory cycle! |