Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators
Based on the design of non-portable ventilators, this project examines and analyzes the primary individual component used within a motorized AMBU bag ventilator - the AMBU bag. Calculations are conducted to assess the minimum volume for an AMBU bag to provide sufficient oxygen for average total lung...
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| description | Based on the design of non-portable ventilators, this project examines and analyzes the primary individual component used within a motorized AMBU bag ventilator - the AMBU bag. Calculations are conducted to assess the minimum volume for an AMBU bag to provide sufficient oxygen for average total lung capacity. It allows to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an electrical, portable AMBU bag ventilator under the reduced size requirements. A calculus-based formula, known as the Disk Method, is utilized for these calculations. It is shown that the Disk method can be reversed to find a shape of an AMBU bag given a predetermined volume and desired dimensions. Thus an affordable, motorized, portable AMBU bag ventilator with full functionality and effectiveness can be developed. It will contribute to fulfilling the need for more ventilators due the current COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5d5be35130ec4a79b061820dad12198c2022-12-22T01:14:48ZengUniversity of South FloridaUndergraduate Journal of Mathematical Modeling: One + Two2326-36522020-10-01111410.5038/2326-3652.11.1.4923Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable VentilatorsCamden Smith0University of South FloridaBased on the design of non-portable ventilators, this project examines and analyzes the primary individual component used within a motorized AMBU bag ventilator - the AMBU bag. Calculations are conducted to assess the minimum volume for an AMBU bag to provide sufficient oxygen for average total lung capacity. It allows to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an electrical, portable AMBU bag ventilator under the reduced size requirements. A calculus-based formula, known as the Disk Method, is utilized for these calculations. It is shown that the Disk method can be reversed to find a shape of an AMBU bag given a predetermined volume and desired dimensions. Thus an affordable, motorized, portable AMBU bag ventilator with full functionality and effectiveness can be developed. It will contribute to fulfilling the need for more ventilators due the current COVID-19 pandemic.https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/ujmm/vol11/iss1/4/portable ventilatorsambu baglung capacitydisk methodwasher method |
| spellingShingle | Camden Smith Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators Undergraduate Journal of Mathematical Modeling: One + Two portable ventilators ambu bag lung capacity disk method washer method |
| title | Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators |
| title_full | Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators |
| title_fullStr | Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators |
| title_short | Calculating AMBU Bag Dimensions for Use in Portable Ventilators |
| title_sort | calculating ambu bag dimensions for use in portable ventilators |
| topic | portable ventilators ambu bag lung capacity disk method washer method |
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