Background and Identification
The Bird 8400ST/8400STi is a respiratory ventilator intended for adult patients suffering from respiratory distress or failure. It was released in 1990 for hospital use. It was produced by Percussionaire, a medical device and ventilator company established by Dr. Forrest Bird. His inventions predating the Bird 8400ST/STi played a critical role in allowing polio patients to live without iron lungs during the height of the epidemic.
Though the Bird 8400ST/STi fell out of mainstream use in the early 2000s, it is succeeded by several ventilators and respiratory devices that build and improve upon the technology of the Bird 8400ST/STi, such as the Phasitron and the Travel Air home care device.
The Bird 8400ST/STi can be recognized by the red light display and red and white color scheme. The model number can be found on the front panel beside the alarm indicators.
Technical Specifications
- Tidal volume: 50-2000 mL
- Peak flow: 10-120 lpm
- Breath rate: 0-80 bpm
- 40” H x 24” W with stand
- 95 lbs with stand