Mask

Due to the emergence of the coronavirus in 2020, face mask became essential. In fact, wearing a mask can suppress the spread of the virus. In the Pulse Physiology engine, face mask are not modeled yet. However, medical mask that are able to provide a higher fraction of inspired oxygen are available in the engine.

Here, we tried the different masks with their default values, and compared the results with the standard male Pulse patient. We obtained the following graphics:

The masks seem to be effective. In fact, the masks provide a higher fraction of inspired oxygen. As a result, the end tidal C02 fraction decreases. If we display the end tidal oxygen volume, we can notice an increase proportionately to the oxygen supply.