3D Lung

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To date, over 1.5 million coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide. A significant challenge during this outbreak is providing healthcare services efficiently. Initial data from countries with available statistics indicate that around 20-30% of COVID-19 cases require hospitalization and approximately 4% experience severe illness. As the number of cases continues to surge, experts are warning about a critical shortage of ventilators for patients who need them to survive. In the US alone, the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a shortage of 300,000-700,000 ventilator units (based on CDC Pandemic Response Plans). We acknowledge the urgent need for ventilators as all existing hospital ventilators are being used up. We hope that our system can serve as a bridge device for respirators and clinicians trained in respiratory therapy for COVID-19 patients. What it does 3D Lung is a simple, low-cost emergency ventilator where most parts are produced using 3D printing technology and assembled with easy-to-follow instructions. It is designed as a last resort device to assist clinicians and respiratory therapists in hospitals facing shortages of ventilators. How I built it Our team utilized existing open-source information on ventilators and our knowledge of 3D printing to provide a way to produce a low-cost ventilator accessible to a wide range of people. Challenges I faced During this challenging time, one can encounter many obstacles while trying to provide a simple solution under tight deadlines. One major challenge was developing the electrical mechanism; this requires obtaining specific parts that cannot be directly 3D printed, leading to delays due to shipping difficulties worldwide. Another significant challenge is validating our design for use with patients of all ages and sizes, which can be solved by following established standards and measurement ranges used for ventilators. What's next for 3D Lung Using our concept, we aim to make ventilators more accessible and affordable. This provides a solution for large-scale production of ventilators. Built With 3D printing Arduino DC motor Magnets