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Here [1] is another interesting low-cost version of ventilator. It's an immersion two-phase continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, of which all the
by Confiks 7y ago
Here [1] is another interesting low-cost version of ventilator. It's an immersion two-phase continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, of which all the parts are printable. The patient still needs to be able to initiate breaths themselves, but it will cost a lot less energy to breath.
Combine it with a (admittedly lot harder to make) homemade pressure swing adsorbtion system that delivers high-oxygen air, using zeolite sieves and alternating pressure [2].
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiRTMQCf1Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiRTMQCf1Y
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylj4oOnlIY0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylj4oOnlIY0
- mrtweetyhack 7y agoOh shit! I forgot I have one of those sitting around!
- Gravityloss 7y agoNot a medical professional but the CPAP route sounds more promising to me. Simpler, less risk. What about just oxygen bottles or oxygen enrichment? They have their own dangers though.
- kortex 7y agoI would imagine in a situation where you need ersatz CPAP, bottled oxygen is harder to come by and/or less affordable. PSA oxygen generators are simple to construct and provide continuous oxygen as long as you power them.