Low-Cost Emergency Ventilator with RespiraWorks for COVID-19

Low-Cost Emergency Ventilator with RespiraWorks for COVID-19
Medical

This project was carried out in collaboration with RespiraWorks Inc., contributing to the development of a low-cost, emergency ventilator to address the critical shortage of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project Significance
COVID-19 patients often require lung-protective adaptive ventilation strategies and prolonged ventilator support for days to weeks. Our goal was to develop a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable solution to meet these urgent medical needs.

About RespiraWorks
RespiraWorks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a global network of over 100 contributors, dedicated to rapidly developing, manufacturing, and deploying an open-source ventilator for communities underserved by traditional medical supply chains.

Our Contribution
Software Development – Built using C++ and QML for real-time control and user interface.
Reliability & Affordability – Designed as a dependable emergency ventilator, ensuring accessibility for low-resource settings.
Open-Source Innovation – Part of a global initiative to create a scalable, adaptable, and life-saving medical device.

This project exemplifies the power of collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence in delivering critical medical solutions to those in need.

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