This repository contains plans for a device which controls air (or gas) flow so that its output alternates between two pressure levels. The pressures, flow rates and cycle times are similar to the typical output of a mechanical ventilator. It has no moving parts, and could be produced very rapidly, at low cost and in very large numbers if needed.
The original design dates to the early 1960s:
- J.W. Joyce, Jr. "TM 68-30 The Army Emergency Respirator". Harry Diamond Labs, US Army Materiel Command, 1968
We are working to modify it to make the output better match modern requirements.
This is an open source hardware project: all work is licensed under the CERN Open Hardware Licence v2 (strongly reciprocal).
Get the necessary Equipment: a source of compressed air, pressure and flow gauges and a test lung.
Build one of the Models, following the Build Instructions: the recommended method is to use a CNC mill to make this out of plastic, but feel free to experiment.
Run some tests following the Test Instructions.
Try to modify the design so as to address some of the Open Issues.
Participate in the discussion on Slack.
(Unofficial) Latest documentation:
This is not a medical device, and is not intended to be used as part of a medical device. It is especially not intended to be used in critical life support equipment. It comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. If you build it and use it, you do so at your own risk. If you build devices incorporating this design and use them for any application, it is up to you to verify the performance is suitable for your application and complies with all applicable laws.
Copyright 2020
- Ryan Whitney M.ryan.whitney@gmail.com (PEEP Loop Models)
- Alex Izvorski aizvorski@gmail.com (Original Dimensions/Models)
- Chris Jung Chris@braeburnacoustics.com (CNC Machining Models)
- Arrtemio Mendoza artexmg@gmail.com (3D Printing Models)
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Source Location: https://github.com/MillionVentilators/ARMEE_Ventilator_1.0
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