Ventilator in response to COVID-19



In the face of the current global crisis we have put considerable effort into making devices that can save lives.

Our prototype models of ventilators have been made to assist medical professionals in saving lives a quickly as possible. from readily available off-the-shelf parts.

It is a quick production, prototype model that people from all over the world can make without all the bells and whistles of a totally over-the-top expensive ventilator. This ventilator can be produced at a mere cost of around $200 to $300.

Easy to produce

There is one quick production model that can be easily produced to save lives. It is composed of electronic and mechanical parts. Without all the bells and whistles of a typical (& costly) ventilator, this can be produced at a low cost of around $200 to $300 and be highly supportive in a critical hyperbolic respiratory crisis.

Affordable

This working prototype can easily be reproduced with the help of hands-on teams willing to pool their expertise together. In countries where doctors can’t get their hands on $25,000-$50,000 ventilators, this simple prototype can easily be copied with the back-up support of DIY industries and 3D printing by electronic engineers, IT enthusiasts, universities and of course all under the supervision of participating medical professionals.

Dr Challenger (a past Citizen of the Year for his role in Community Health on the Gold Coast) has risen challenge of assisting others in need in the world's critical shortage of ventilators and together with his team has produced a low-cost working prototype model within the reach of all.


Acknowledgement List

We would like to show our gratitude and thanks to all of the unspoken heroes, the doctors and nurses on the front line who on a daily basis are risking themselves and their families being exposed to patients with COVID-19. Also a big thank you to all those contributors who gave their free time and volunteered to this project and the many who did not wish to be named and were just happy to contribute in this time of crisis.

People who volunteered their services free of charge:

All Star Plastics, Aida Hurem (Griffith University), Carl Brenner (Capdoc - France), Dale Wathen, Dr Dianne Tabone (UK), Dr James Galea (University of Manchester - UK), Dr Stephen Austin (Austin Hospital), Dr Lorrie Kelly (Anaesthetics), Dr Ondrej Rejda, Dr Hugh Thomas (Anaesthetics), Dr Thomas Challenger, Dr Vaughan (Anaesthetics), Dr Gao (Griffith University), George Challenger, Gilbert, Gina Challenger, Jessica Hardcastle, Jordan Scott (Griffith University), Melbourne Hack Space, Miles Goodings, Michelle Fraser, Mitch Cass, Paradise First Aid, Richard Wynne, RW Promotion, Tarik Hurem, Techspace, Ben Hook, Andrew Kimar.



Important note

Please note these design files will need to be approved by the relevant regulatory authorities in the relevant countries they are produced/used in.




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