Bringing Breath 2 the Bayou - Ventilators for SETX
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We Can Save Local Lives Together.
Help build emergency ventilators based on Rice University's design.
With the exponential increase of COVID-19 cases and projected shortages of ventilators, hospital beds, and PPE - Time is of the essence.
A group of Rice University Alumni, Engineering Professors, and Emergency Physicians from Memorial Hermann Hospitals have developed a functioning and tested low-cost ventilator that can be built and assembled by individuals and makerspaces with the appropriate skills.
“The immediate goal is a device that works well enough to keep noncritical COVID-19 patients stable and frees up larger ventilators for more critical patients."
When I stumbled upon a news story about the team at Rice, I played and replayed the video, freeze framing over and over again. I was struck that I recognized every component and all of it was well within my skill set. After obtaining and dissecting their schematics backwards and forwards, I am certain that I have the requisite skills and experience to carry out every aspect of manufacture and assembly of these ventilators.
As an example, as part of my review of every gear, bolt, and step , I discovered 17 areas needing clarification in their assembly instructions. They addressed my concerns immediately, replying, "SO HELPFUL!"
My experience as an avid "Maker" and the creator of a Makerspace pilot program for schools along with a 10 3D printer printfarm includes:
- assembling 3D printers from scratch as well as repairing them.
- teaching hundreds of students how to design and 3D print.
- using lasercutters (from digital design creation to manufacture)
- soldering of electronic circuits
- designing custom machines using servo motors and gears
- programming Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers
Seeing the reports that Louisiana is expected to run out of ventilators in the next few days, I simply can't sit back knowing I have the ability to act. New York may peak soon, but in Southeast Texas we're just seeing the beginning. We can't wait to see if more of our neighbors are going to start dying. The Time to Act is Now.
In addition to correspondence with the Rice University team, I have a wealth of university, makerspace, and industry contacts statewide who can provide technical assistance as needed. I also have one smokin' hot purchase-order goddess eager to help keep procurement of parts efficient and organized.
I have the know how. We have the will.
LET'S DO THIS. LET'S HELP SAVE LIVES... TOGETHER!
With $35,000 we can purchase all needed tools and materials to manufacture at least 50 emergency ventilators. (This is a highly conservative estimate which takes into account potentially inflated market values due to high demand on particular hard to get parts and the need for expedited shipping fees. To speed up production, several additional 3D printers will be needed for the first batch.) With more funds and volume purchasing, we could produce much more and further batches would cost significantly less per unit.
Our goal is to offer these lifesaving ventilators to local hospitals at or below production costs with any proceeds going towards the manufacture of more ventilators or other PPE.
Necessary parts are in stock now but may not be as available soon.
PLEASE DONATE and PASS ALONG TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
ACT NOW SO THESE CAN BE READY IN TIME !
See more information about the ventilator design below:
http://oedk.rice.edu/apollobvm
The ApolloBVM is an automated bag valve mask (BVM) device utilizing off-the-shelf components to provide safe and continuous hospital-grade mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 patients on an open-source basis.
The ApolloBVM is a controllable, automated add-on solution to the existing and widely available Bag Valve Mask. The device compresses the BVM with a mechanical system that is able to provide consistent and accurate ventilation with positive-pressure. This solution exists within the top range of high-acuity limited-operability (HALO) ventilator solutions with an a priori design to produce volume and pressure cycled ventilation that includes positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and enriched oxygen sources.
Controls of the ApolloBVM are familiar and clinician-designed with adult, child, and pediatric settings. They allow for tailored ventilation, adjustable I:E ratios, and variable positive pressure.
All design work on the ApolloBVM was done at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen at Rice University
Inspired by the 2018-2019 senior design project Team Take A Breather
ApolloBVM Design Team:
Danny Blacker - Lead Designer
Dr. Maria Oden - Faculty Mentor
Dr. Matthew Wettergreen - Faculty Mentor
Thomas Herring - Controls Lead
Amy Kavalewitz - Project Manager
Dr. Rohith Malya - Clinical Lead
Fernando Cruz - Engineering Design Technician
Dr. Rohith Malya, engineering design technician, Fernando Cruz, and supervisor Danny Blacker work on the automated BVM unit. Photo by Brandon Martin/Rice University
ApolloBMV Version 1 - Phase 1 Testing Cycle
#BringingBreath2TheBayou
#FlattenTheCurve
#COVID19
#SETX
Help build emergency ventilators based on Rice University's design.
With the exponential increase of COVID-19 cases and projected shortages of ventilators, hospital beds, and PPE - Time is of the essence.
A group of Rice University Alumni, Engineering Professors, and Emergency Physicians from Memorial Hermann Hospitals have developed a functioning and tested low-cost ventilator that can be built and assembled by individuals and makerspaces with the appropriate skills.
“The immediate goal is a device that works well enough to keep noncritical COVID-19 patients stable and frees up larger ventilators for more critical patients."
When I stumbled upon a news story about the team at Rice, I played and replayed the video, freeze framing over and over again. I was struck that I recognized every component and all of it was well within my skill set. After obtaining and dissecting their schematics backwards and forwards, I am certain that I have the requisite skills and experience to carry out every aspect of manufacture and assembly of these ventilators.
As an example, as part of my review of every gear, bolt, and step , I discovered 17 areas needing clarification in their assembly instructions. They addressed my concerns immediately, replying, "SO HELPFUL!"
My experience as an avid "Maker" and the creator of a Makerspace pilot program for schools along with a 10 3D printer printfarm includes:
- assembling 3D printers from scratch as well as repairing them.
- teaching hundreds of students how to design and 3D print.
- using lasercutters (from digital design creation to manufacture)
- soldering of electronic circuits
- designing custom machines using servo motors and gears
- programming Arduino and Raspberry Pi microcontrollers
Seeing the reports that Louisiana is expected to run out of ventilators in the next few days, I simply can't sit back knowing I have the ability to act. New York may peak soon, but in Southeast Texas we're just seeing the beginning. We can't wait to see if more of our neighbors are going to start dying. The Time to Act is Now.
In addition to correspondence with the Rice University team, I have a wealth of university, makerspace, and industry contacts statewide who can provide technical assistance as needed. I also have one smokin' hot purchase-order goddess eager to help keep procurement of parts efficient and organized.
I have the know how. We have the will.
LET'S DO THIS. LET'S HELP SAVE LIVES... TOGETHER!
With $35,000 we can purchase all needed tools and materials to manufacture at least 50 emergency ventilators. (This is a highly conservative estimate which takes into account potentially inflated market values due to high demand on particular hard to get parts and the need for expedited shipping fees. To speed up production, several additional 3D printers will be needed for the first batch.) With more funds and volume purchasing, we could produce much more and further batches would cost significantly less per unit.
Our goal is to offer these lifesaving ventilators to local hospitals at or below production costs with any proceeds going towards the manufacture of more ventilators or other PPE.
Necessary parts are in stock now but may not be as available soon.
PLEASE DONATE and PASS ALONG TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
ACT NOW SO THESE CAN BE READY IN TIME !
See more information about the ventilator design below:
http://oedk.rice.edu/apollobvm
The ApolloBVM is an automated bag valve mask (BVM) device utilizing off-the-shelf components to provide safe and continuous hospital-grade mechanical ventilation for COVID-19 patients on an open-source basis.
The ApolloBVM is a controllable, automated add-on solution to the existing and widely available Bag Valve Mask. The device compresses the BVM with a mechanical system that is able to provide consistent and accurate ventilation with positive-pressure. This solution exists within the top range of high-acuity limited-operability (HALO) ventilator solutions with an a priori design to produce volume and pressure cycled ventilation that includes positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and enriched oxygen sources.
Controls of the ApolloBVM are familiar and clinician-designed with adult, child, and pediatric settings. They allow for tailored ventilation, adjustable I:E ratios, and variable positive pressure.
All design work on the ApolloBVM was done at the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen at Rice University
Inspired by the 2018-2019 senior design project Team Take A Breather
ApolloBVM Design Team:
Danny Blacker - Lead Designer
Dr. Maria Oden - Faculty Mentor
Dr. Matthew Wettergreen - Faculty Mentor
Thomas Herring - Controls Lead
Amy Kavalewitz - Project Manager
Dr. Rohith Malya - Clinical Lead
Fernando Cruz - Engineering Design Technician
Dr. Rohith Malya, engineering design technician, Fernando Cruz, and supervisor Danny Blacker work on the automated BVM unit. Photo by Brandon Martin/Rice University ApolloBMV Version 1 - Phase 1 Testing Cycle
#BringingBreath2TheBayou
#FlattenTheCurve
#COVID19
#SETX
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Michael Black
Organizer
Beaumont, TX
