Background and Identification
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. has a long history in helping to make medical devices to improve the lives of sick and injured individuals. Their roots date back to the 1930’s and it all started in Chicago, IL. Today, Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. is known around the globe as a leading medical manufacture of respiratory and medical gas equipment, in-home healthcare products and medical supplies.
The AutoVent 2000/3000 is the first pneumatically powered ventilator designed for the use by EMS professionals in both intra- and inter-hospital medical transportation. The model number can be found on the front of the device and a serial number on the back along with operating instructions.
It is known for its lightweight and compact design that does not require batteries for operation. The AutoVent 2000/3000 relies on a source of gas such as oxygen to pneumatically provide mechanical ventilation for patients.
Some features of the AutoVent 2000/3000:
- Able to perform in harsh, toxic environments and hot temperatures
- Impact resistant with shock absorbing bumpers
- Independent respiratory rate and volume controls
- Reliable, time-cycle constant flow ventilation for an patient
- Built-in audible pressure alarms
- Visual green light for each breath given
For more information about AutoVent 2000/3000 features, capabilities, and specifications, please view the product brochure.
Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. also manufacture a wide range of other ventilators including the AutoVent 4000 which includes a CPAP option and additional settings more suitable for ICU and critical care transport, the Mass Casualty Ventilators which are designed to be weather resistant in the event of a natural disaster and are powered by ambient air. In comparison to those the AutoVent 2000/3000 is suited best for pre-hospital and air medical transportation.
Source: Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.
Technical Specifications
Control Modules
- Weight: 24 oz. (680 grams)
- Dimensions: 6” W x 1-3/4” D x 3-1/2” H
- Case Material: polyester
- Input Connection: plated brass
- Input Connection: plated brass
- Supply Pressure Range: 40-60 psig
- Operating Temperature: 0° F to 125° F
- Storage Temperature: -40° F to 160° F
- Frequency AV2000: 8 to 20 BPM
- Frequency AV3000: 8 to 28 BPM
- Tidal Volume AV2000: 400 to 1200 mL
- Tidal Volume AV3000: 200 to 1200 mL
- Flow Rate: 16 to 48 LPM
- Inspiratory Time AV2000: approx. 1.5 or 2.0 seconds
- Inspiratory Time AV3000: approx. 0.75, 1.5, or 2.0 seconds
- Expiratory Time: 1.5 to 6.0 seconds
- I-E Ratio: 1:1 to 1:4
- Minute Volume: 0 to 24 LPM
- Gas Consumption Driving Gas: 0.5 LPM maximum
Patient Valve Assembly
- Weight: 16 oz. (450 grams)
- Materials: body - anodized aluminum; cover - polycarbonate; outlet fitting - polycarbonate; inlet fitting - plated brass
- Operating Temperature: 0° F to 125° F
- Storage Temperature: -40° F to 160° F
- Supply Pressure: 40-60 psig
- Flow: 0-48 LPM at 50 psig (as required in demand mode)
- Peak Inspiratory Flow: 48 LPM at an airway pressure drop of less than 2.5 cm H2O
- Delivery Pressure: 60 +/- 5 cm H2O
- (Insp.) Crack Pressure: 0 to -2 cm H2O (0 to - 0.8 cm H2O)
- Exhalation Resistance: 0-10 LPM (1.5 cm H2O max); 11-70 LPM (3.8 cm H2O max)
- Dead Space: 8 mL (excluding mask)
- Inlet Fitting: standard male oxygen DISS
- Filter: 25 micron stainless steel mesh
- Outlet: 22 cm outside diameter x 15 mm inside diameter (fits standard medical masks, endotracheal tubes, and tracheostomy tubes)
Source: AutoVent 2000/3000 Spec Sheet