by joshgel on 3/18/2020, 11:07:59 AM
by erobbins on 3/17/2020, 11:38:40 PM
I'm impressed. Maybe those guys in Italy who 3d printed the valves can 3d print some of these components. I'm guessing the doctors there would be willing to try anything at this point.
by bassman9000 on 3/22/2020, 3:29:05 PM
SEAT (VAG), Spanish car maker, making use of this.
https://twitter.com/tierraymadera/status/1241662339528773632...
https://twitter.com/jcarlosnorte/status/1241708833476575233?...
by curtpw on 3/19/2020, 12:45:57 PM
Not a ventilator. No intubation = not a ventilator. Great work, but these guys should really avoid using the term "ventilator" given current circumstances; it just muddies the water around a very important issue (ventilator shortages).
by betimsl on 3/18/2020, 10:22:52 AM
Sure. When the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, then this works.
I’m not sure about the exact mechanics, but we are being advised to minimize ‘bagging’ (ie using the ambu-bag to help patients breath before they are intubated) as much as possible. We worry about the markedly increased risk of aersolization of the virus by ambu-bags. So, I’d be sure that isn’t an issue with this device before pushing it out too broadly.