Research Article

Combined Ventilation of Two Subjects with a Single Mechanical Ventilator Using a New Medical Device: An In Vitro Study

Figure 1

The DuplicARā“‡ device: (a) the device with its connections; (b) the PEEP valve controller. E, expiratory limb of each subject; E (v), expiratory limb connected to the ventilator; I, inspiratory limb of each subject; I (v), inspiratory limb connected to the ventilator; Vt, tidal volume/peak-pressure controller; red arrow, PEEP controller; black arrows, expiratory limb.
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