Bird Partner and Partner IIi

Forrest Morton Bird influenced modern mechanical ventilation by developing the Bird Mark series of ventilators. His knowledge in both aeronautical and fluid dynamics studies led him to help develop masks and a suit to help pilots in WW2. He ended up suffering from ocular hemorrhages due to a failure during a test on one of the suits which led him to go into the medical field, where he designed his first ventilator in 1947, the Bird Mark, and later one of his most famous, the Babybird. This was a pediatric ventilator that was credited for saving several lives and reducing the mortality rate of infants. His research in this field allowed him to develop a technique for the best possible frequency for ventilation which led to his success.

The Bird Partner and Partner IIi are also known as the VIP BIRD 15285 ventilator. This unit combines both microprocessor-based technology and a pneumatic system to allow it to be self-sufficient. This ventilator can provide outstanding patient monitoring. In addition, it comes with several functions with variable adjusting modes. The Bird Partner and Partner IIi ventilator’s purpose is to treat respiratory failure or any respiratory issues in infant and pediatric patients.

Sensors

Infant Trigger:

Infant Flow/Volume:

·         Flow Range: 0.2 to 20 LPM

·         Accuracy: +-10% or 0.2 LPM, whichever is greater

·         Deadspace: < 1 ml

Pediatric:

·         Flow Range: 2.0 to 120 LPM

·         Accuracy: +-5%

Adult:

·         Flow Range: 4.0 to 250 LPM

·         Accuracy: +-5%

Controls

·         Power ON/OFF: ON/OFF Switch

·         Continuous Flow Compensation: Switch Activated

o   (Pediatric and Adult Sensors Only) Range: 3 to 60 LPM

·         Real-Time Flow: Switch Activated Signal

o   (Infant Trigger and Flow/Volume Sensors Only)

·         Inspiratory Tidal Volume (PIIi only): Switch Activated

o   Flow Range

§  (Infant Flow/Volume sensor only): 0.2 to 20 LPM

Monitors/Indicators

·         Tide Volume:

o   Display Range: 0 to 9999 ml

o   Resolution:

§  PIIi Infant: 0.1 ml

§  PIIi and PVM Pediatric: 1.0 ml

§  PVM Adult: 1.0 ml

·         Minute Volume:

o   Display Range: 0.0 to 99.9 L

o   Resolution

§  PIIi Infant: 0.01 L

§  PIIi and PVM Pediatric: 0.1 L

§  PVM Adult: 0.1 L

·         Breath Rate

o   Display Range: 0 to 999 BPM

o   Resolution: 1 BPM

o   Accuracy +-1 BPM

·         Environmental Requirements

o   Storage Temperature: -40 to +70 degrees c

o   Operating Temperature: +15 to 40 degrees C

·         Flow (LED Lights When Flow Is Within Measurable Range)

o   Infant Trigger and Flow / Volume Sensors: 0.2 to 20 LPM

o   Pediatric Sensor: 2.0 to 120 LPM

o   Adult Sensor: 4.0 to 250 LPM

Electrical/Power Requirements

·         Power Requirements:

o   100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2A

o   120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2A

o   220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1A

o   240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1A

Weight

·         Physical Weights & Dimensions:

o   Dimensions: H-5” (12.7 cm), W-7 ½” (19.1 cm), D-7 ½” (19.1cm)

o   Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)

DotMed Purchase Link: Product page to purchase Bird Partner and Partner IIi

About Forrest Bird: The history behind the Bird Partner and Partner IIi

WebMD on Ventilators: Information about ventilators