The second law of thermodynamics says that the entropy of the universe (or any isolated system therein) is increasing; i.e., the energy of the universe is becoming more uniformly distributed. It is often noted that the second law indicates that nature tends to go from order to disorder, from complexity to simplicity.
Small-bore catheters and Heimlich valves have been successfully used in. the treatment of pneumothoraces in several studies.4,5 The thoracic vent. (see Figure 1) is a minimally invasive device for the treatment of. pneumothorax. It consists of a polyurethane catheter connected to a. plastic chamber containing a one-way valve.
Jet Ventilation. We offer jet ventilators and parts for your jet ventilation needs. This bronchoscope adapter is designed for attachment to the proximal end of most conventional rigid wall brochoscopes for the purpose of intermittently inflating the patientâs lungs via Jet Ventilation during broschoscopy under intravenous ..