Medical ventilator NKV-550

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Overview
The NKV-550 by Nihon Kohden is a versatile mechanical ventilator for neonatal through adult patients. It supports invasive and non‑invasive ventilation, high‑flow oxygen therapy and airway care applications, combining patient ventilation and integrated monitoring in a single platform.

Seamless patient care
The NKV-550 enables rapid, equipment‑free transitions between invasive and non‑invasive modes, HFOT and other respiratory supports. Clinicians can change settings without swapping circuits, improving efficiency and continuity of care for patients of all sizes.

Lung protection
Designed for lung‑protective ventilation, the system includes the Gentle Lung® suite of applications to support open‑lung strategies and minimize ventilator‑induced injury with clinically relevant, easy‑to‑use tools.

Protective Control®
Protective Control® provides a safe, fully functional secondary user interface that allows clinicians to apply ventilator changes while maintaining visual contact with contagious patients or during radiologic procedures.

Comprehensive monitoring
The NKV-550 integrates built‑in SpO2 and CO2 monitoring and supports Nihon Kohden connectivity for bedside and central monitoring. The system also supports Cap-ONE volumetric capnography and BluPRO integration, plus auxiliary pressure monitoring.

Connectivity & workflow
App‑based screens and customizable configurations streamline workflows and data transfer to hospital information systems for analysis and documentation. Designed for bedside mobility with an optional trolley and easy service routines to optimize total cost of ownership.

Key features / technical specifications

• Model: NKV-550
• Manufacturer: Nihon Kohden
• Patient range: neonatal to adult
• Ventilation modes: invasive and non‑invasive ventilation, high‑flow oxygen therapy, airway care apps
• Lung protection: Gentle Lung® application suite
• Secondary interface: Protective Control® (secondary graphical UI)
• Monitoring: integrated SpO2, CO2 (Cap-ONE), volumetric capnography, transpulmonary pressure and auxiliary pressure monitoring
• Integration: bedside and central monitor connectivity (Nihon Kohden), Cap-ONE, BluPRO
• Mobility: trolley option with shelf for bedside placement
• Workflow: app‑based guided processes, customizable screens, routine service interval recommendations