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Re:Open-source “pandemic ventilator” by JshWright on Saturday February 29, 2020 @04:57PM (#22453425)
Would you also hire a respiratory therapist on retainer to operate it for you?
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Re:Open-source “pandemic ventilator” by Aeolun on Saturday February 29, 2020 @04:59PM (#22453445)
Probably better to hire one to train you in it’s operation.
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Re:Open-source “pandemic ventilator” by popotamonga on Saturday February 29, 2020 @05:27PM (#22453629)
My wife is ICU medic
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Re:Open-source “pandemic ventilator” by JshWright on Saturday February 29, 2020 @06:27PM (#22453954)
Not sure what you mean by "medic" in this case, but does she have much experience running a vent? ARDS requires very careful management of ventilator settings (in addition to a whole host of other care), and is typically handled by specially trained respiratory therapists in a hospital setting.
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