1. The Journey of the CSIR L.I.F.E. CPAP Ventilator
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Bosscha Peter A. and Ronde Willis de
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Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 - Abstract
The development, manufacturing and deployment of a South African engineered Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilator is described. The CSIR L.I.F.E. (Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler) Ventilator was developed during the COVID Pandemic in response to the need for a ventilator solution to assist patients suffering from respiratory distress. A supply chain was created resulting in a near fully locally sourced product of which 18,000 units were manufactured and distributed to hospitals throughout South Africa.
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- 2022
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