(Solved) Ventilators criticality function in COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Ventilators criticality function in COVID-19 Pandemic.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/ventilators-explained-key-device-fight-coronavirus-200329065155185.html

Will there be shortage of Ventilators for countries fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Can a Single Ventilator machine provide oxygen for two people at a time as the above news suggests?

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Will there be shortage of Ventilators for countries fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Currently there is, but the US government has stepped into ask major manufacturers such as GM to start producing them.

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Can a Single Ventilator machine provide oxygen for two people at a time as the above news suggests?

Depends on the design. Most are designed for a single person only, because I figure you wouldn't want to use the same machine from another infected person.

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4 years ago Edited: 4 years ago, prashantakerkar

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So one ventilator machine can provide oxygen to more than one person?

There are pros & cons?

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Ventilator Manufacturing cos should start manufacturing machines in Bulk / Mass quantities as there could be shortage for supplies to Hospitals.

Isn' it?

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Are Ventilators machines portable?

There can be advantages for portable design & construction. Isn' it?

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4 years ago Edited: 4 years ago, prashantakerkar

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Portable Ventilators.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ventilator+portable&source=lmns&bih=592&biw=360&prmd=isvn&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiM5rb748PoAhWCQn0KHfkdCF0Q_AUoAHoECAAQAw

https://www.google.com/search?q=ventilator+portable&source=lmns&bih=592&biw=360&prmd=isvn&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiM5rb748PoAhWCQn0KHfkdCF0Q_AUoAHoECAAQAw

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4 years ago Edited: 4 years ago, prashantakerkar

Thanks.

Nice video on Mechanical Ventilation -
Dr Richard Savel

https://youtu.be/6JFHiiEkjlk

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4 years ago Edited: 4 years ago, prashantakerkar

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Ventilator Functions.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/20/opinion/doctors-coronavirus-challenge-reimagine-ventilator/%3foutputType=amp

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Thank you.

If a Single ventilator machine model works for two COVID-19 patients in parallel for providing oxygen to Lungs, then there are advantages in those hospitals where there is acute shortage of ventilators in all countries suffering from COVID-19 Pandemic?

What is your opinion?

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If a Single ventilator machine model works for two COVID-19 patients in parallel for providing oxygen to Lungs

Actually I suggested against that. Each ventilator should be dedicated per patient, and based on the circumstances we're facing, you should have one ventilator per room. There's too much risk sharing a single ventilator per 2 people, as it could potentiate the spread of the virus.

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