The intelligent tidal volume control

In this study, closed loop fuzzy control of tidal volume parameter which is controlled in mechanical ventilators used at intensive care units (ICU) and veterinary faculties for experimental studies was implemented. Because of the fact that clinicians may not be in vicinity of the patients, tidal volume which is one of the most followed parameters for patients was controlled with closed loop fuzzy controller. Thus, it is aimed to decrease the work load of clinicians. Two separate studies were implemented and their performances were compared. The input parameters of fuzzy system are heart rate(HR), blood pressure(BP), peak pressure (PP) and SaO₂(Oxygen saturation). Performed system is run with the pressure support ventilation (PSV) which is one of the most used modes among other ventilation modes.