Mechanical Ventilators

Development of Pulmonary Ventilators

Altus' technology was implemented by one of our certified integrators in the development of two mechanical ventilator models, engineered for critical care environments, including emergency rooms and Intensive Care Units (ICUs), ensuring reliability, precision, and patient safety.

Mechanical Ventilators Powered by Altus Technology

In this application, the Xpress PLC XP is responsible for controlling all electro-electronic and electro-pneumatic devices within the mechanical ventilators, including system logic, user interface management, alarm handling, and communication with the P2 HMI, also supplied by Altus.

The system architecture was designed to ensure reliable operation across all ventilation modes, fully meeting the technical and safety requirements of pulmonary ventilators used in critical care environments.

In addition to being a locally manufactured solution, the decisive factors for selecting Altus equipment included the outstanding cost-efficiency of the Xpress PLC family and the fast, dependable support provided by our Technical Assistance teams, essential attributes in projects where performance, compliance, and response time are critical.
Cost-Efficiency

Cost-Efficiency

Lower production costs compared to other models available on the market

Autonomy

Autonomy

Built-in batteries with up to six hours of charge, ideal for use in remote locations

Advanced Features

Advanced Features

An integrated emergency button that eliminates the need for a manual resuscitator

 90 / 5.000 Easy access

90 / 5.000 Easy access

The CLP enables quick, real-time access to diagnostics and reports.

Compact, high-performance equipment

Compact, high-performance equipment

In addition to their lower production costs, Altus-powered ventilators also stand out for their reduced noise levels and lightweight design, with each unit weighing approximately 16 kilograms.

Another standout feature is their battery autonomy. These ventilators can operate for up to six hours on a single charge, making them ideal for deployment in remote care facilities or emergency settings such as field hospitals.

For the ICU model, which includes more advanced features, the ventilators meet a long-standing request from doctors and nurses: simplifying procedures.

Enhanced safety features to save lives

Enhanced safety features to save lives

Patients are connected to a ventilator through a flexible tube known as a "trachea." In the event of cardiac arrest, this connection typically must be removed so a healthcare professional can attach a manual resuscitator (Ambu bag) to provide ventilation while another performs chest compressions.

This process can lead to a critical time delay. To address this issue, an emergency button was added to the ventilators, which activates a specific ventilation mode within milliseconds. This eliminates the need to disconnect the endotracheal tube and attach the manual resuscitator, as well as the need for two specialists to handle a patient in cardiac arrest.