Open-source ventilator for Covid-19 patients from Monolithic Power Systems

Monolithic Power Systems has developed an emergency lung ventilator inspired by the open source project developed by MIT and is looking for partners to manufacture and supply the necessary components.

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MPS pulmonary ventilator

Using its experience in the field of power electronics and motor controls, Monolithic Power Systems Monolithic Power Systems has developed a solution to easily and safely automate a manual resuscitator in cases where a lung ventilator such as the one used in intensive care units is not available.

Michael Hsing, CEO and founder of MPS, comments: "With our experience and resources we want to make a contribution to fighting the current pandemic. Our design team worked tirelessly to make a working prototype in less than 8 days and we are now cooperating with medical experts to prepare the solution but need support for production.

MPS's low-cost BVM (Bag Valve Mask) automated resuscitator mechanises the operation, usually performed by a rescuer, of bag compression. These resuscitators are readily available both in hospitals and on board ambulances, and in this particular project are easily accessible, or can be easily removed, should manual intervention be required. Thanks to a battery back-up and a power loss alarm, high reliability is guaranteed. This low-cost project can be realised in a short time using a small number of simple and easily available components. This collaborative effort aims to provide much-needed resources to medical staff and patients who have contracted the virus. MPS is looking for manufacturing partners and component suppliers to ensure high production volumes in a short timeframe.

Monolithic Power Systems is a US company founded by Michael R. Hsing in 1997, specialising in providing power solutions for systems used in industrial, telecommunications infrastructure, cloud computing, automotive and consumer applications.

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