In other HN threads, we're discussing how to hack up ventilators to meet the anticipated crushing demand. Another option to be pursued in parallel is for existing ventilator manufacturers to ramp up production.
Are there some models which allow for quicker production because they have simpler designs, everything is sourced locally, production lines do not require exotic high-precision tools?
If so, are there ways to get the companies which manufacture such models the capital and anything else they need ASAP?
we really are talking about two things here, one being the equipment used, the other being the therapeutic specialist that has to attend the ventilator, and tune it to chase after a multivariate dynamic.
ventilation can cause lung injuries and facilitate lung pathology this is part of a trade off for overall wellbeing.
a ventilator has to be able to manipulate pressures with near instant response and very high precision.
during natural ventilation there is sensory feedback allowing nearly point for point modulation of flow and cycle. ventilators dont have this. Coronavirus aside It would be good to find some way of getting around the risk of lung injury
Are there some models which allow for quicker production because they have simpler designs, everything is sourced locally, production lines do not require exotic high-precision tools?
If so, are there ways to get the companies which manufacture such models the capital and anything else they need ASAP?