IMPLEMENTATION OF A DYNAMIC AND EXTENSIBLE MECHANICAL VENTILATOR MODEL FOR REAL-TIME PHYSIOLOGICAL SIMULATION.

We have designed and implemented a generic virtual mechanical ventilator model into the open-source Pulse Physiology Engine for real-time medical simulation. The universal data model is uniquely designed to apply all modes of ventilation and allow for modification of the fluid mechanics circuit parameters. The ventilator methodology provides a connection to the existing Pulse respiratory system for spontaneous breathing and gas/aerosol substance transport.