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Fig. 2

From: Knowledge translation tools to guide care of non-intubated patients with acute respiratory illness during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fig. 2

a Modified ICU NIV. Pictured is the Hamilton C5® ventilator with dual limb circuit but without heated humidifier. Non-vented mask; combined anti-bacterial/viral filter/HME; and flow sensor lines. Filters at inspiratory and expiratory ports. b Modified Hospital NIV. Pictured is the Philips Respironics V60® ventilator with single limb circuit but without heated humidifier. Non-vented mask with anti-asphyxia valve; combined anti-bacterial/viral filter and HME; distal exhalation port; and proximal pressure line. Second filter at inspiratory port. c Modified Home NIV. Pictured is the ResMed Stellar 150® bi-level ventilator with single limb circuit but without heated humidifier. Non-vented mask with anti-asphyxia valve; combined anti-bacterial/viral filter/HME; and distal exhalation port. Second filter at inspiratory port. Oxygen port at rear of device. Insert details the anti-asphyxia valve. NIV non-invasive ventilation, HH heated humidifier, FEP filtered exhalation port, HME heat and moisture exchanger, AAV anti-asphyxia valve; *determined by local practice

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