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An event happening exclusivly via Zoom, Google Meet or similar online video communication system. A link will typically be shared via email once a person has registered or will be posted to the event page.
The Coronavirus is projected to overwhelm the capabilities of most hospital systems during the growth and peak of cases requiring mechanical ventilators. Most ventilators are in short supply and it maybe impossible in many countries to get more. As care is rationed many people are projected to die if not given ventilation at an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Rex Ventilator is a prototype to explore low cost - high availability designs to help fill this gap in the system that would support the breathing of a patient who was unable to breath on their own.
As such, the 'Rex' ventilator is designed to be built from off the shelf parts, be constructed quickly, and be broadly servicable by anyone with basic knowledge of electronics and software design. The Rex would be connected to an air supply (provided by a commercial generator), and then be connected to the patient via intubation. This design is inspired from an earlier 'pandemic ventilor' but added updated controls and an improved air bag design. It is a prototype of a solution that would need further development, but could provide a start point for that work.
The event will be a broadcast interview with one of the lead developers on this project. New Haven area resident, Stephen Robinson. Stephen will share development process and challanges as well as identify ways people can help.
Please RSVP/Register to participate
An email with the link to the interactive live cast interview will be sent to those who register. A link will also be posted on this page. The live cast will have an opperunity for viewer questions.
About Stephen
Stephen Robinson, PhD
Yale researcher, serial entrepreneur, and CTO, Steve has built and architected a range of mission-critical applications (from Netjets to the Fortune 500). He has helped fintech, green-tech, finance and medical companies build world-class engineering teams by approaching hiring as an engineering challenge.