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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Device Design
  • Emergency Medicine Technology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical risk of severe ventilator shortages.
  • Preparedness for future public health crises necessitates reliable emergency medical equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an acute shortage ventilator.
  • To create a cost-effective and easily manufacturable solution for emergency respiratory support.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a device to mechanically compress a self-inflating bag resuscitator.
  • Utilized a modified patient circuit controlled by a microcontroller.
  • Tested in volume-controlled and pressure-controlled assist modes using an artificial lung.

Main Results:

  • Achieved desired tidal volume and respiratory rates per emergency guidelines.
  • Demonstrated successful response to simulated spontaneous breathing.
  • Verified performance in volume, flow, and pressure delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Successfully developed a simple, high-performance emergency ventilator.
  • Device utilizes common hospital and non-medical components for safety and compatibility.
  • Low unit cost (<$400 USD excluding circuit parts) and ease of manufacturing achieved.