The original design has entries from professionals, (see original design link for more info)
(Estimated) cost of the build (MXN):
MXN $3,000
(Estimated) time it takes to build:
probably around 5 hours, including code but if we were to introduce the necessary sensors and code them it would most likely take more time (for the first ventilator at least), then it would take less time to reproduce since the code con just be replicated to all.
Can the parts be sourced locally:
yes
List of required components:
CPAP/12V inflator pump
Arduino
Brushless DC motor electronic speed controller (10A min)
Input controller
Power supply
Tubing and face mask
optional battery backup
List of required tools:
Arduino software
Probably a 3D printer, if you have no face mask to attach
It's low cost and programmable, it's also compatible with existing equipment
What help do you need with the design:
To know wether it could be used in hospitals for first response in patients or to transition from a fancy hospital-grade ventilator to no ventilator at all.
Other notes:
We know that it's no match for a professional ventilator but we hope that it could help inane way or another to combat the breathing difficulties of patients who:
a) have no professional ventilator available
b) could use some breathing aid without being in a critical state (hence the name)
c) are in the process of losing the tubes
The Uncritical Ventilator
Short description of the design: Ventilator using fan from CPAP machine
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JqkY3SXch_tlAmNuQfZxYzvYZpKKcbOLVqxGSsjuPKI/edit?usp=sharing
Original Design:
https://github.com/jcl5m1/ventilator
Link to documentation: The last slide of the presentation has some documentation
Information about Barotrauma and other issues with ongoing low-cost ventilator designs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vLPefHYWpY
Has it been built: Not really
Is it in use / where is it used:
N/A
Has it been validated in any way:
The original design has entries from professionals, (see original design link for more info)
(Estimated) cost of the build (MXN):
MXN $3,000
(Estimated) time it takes to build:
probably around 5 hours, including code but if we were to introduce the necessary sensors and code them it would most likely take more time (for the first ventilator at least), then it would take less time to reproduce since the code con just be replicated to all.
Can the parts be sourced locally:
yes
List of required components:
CPAP/12V inflator pump Arduino Brushless DC motor electronic speed controller (10A min) Input controller Power supply Tubing and face mask optional battery backup
List of required tools:
Arduino software Probably a 3D printer, if you have no face mask to attach
Link to build instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n57u1NvXBgw
What is special about this design:
It's low cost and programmable, it's also compatible with existing equipment
What help do you need with the design:
To know wether it could be used in hospitals for first response in patients or to transition from a fancy hospital-grade ventilator to no ventilator at all.
Other notes:
We know that it's no match for a professional ventilator but we hope that it could help inane way or another to combat the breathing difficulties of patients who: a) have no professional ventilator available b) could use some breathing aid without being in a critical state (hence the name) c) are in the process of losing the tubes