Question 1

Why we choose a Low Tech approach?

Accepted Answer

We choose a Low Tech approach in order to have an emergency ventilator complying with 3 premises:
1) easy to build without complex/technological elements or that are complicated to    source.
2) easy to train, easy to use, easy to fix.
3) fast to mass-produce and at a very low unit price (around 350€ in developing countries- around 850 in EU).

Question 2

Who is it for?

Accepted Answer

To any qualified healthcare professional who is in an extreme situation with a shortage of assisted ventilators and needs a device of last resort that automates an AMBU type manual resuscitator, usually found in ambulances.
This device can be built in a short time and with readily available materials. It is a device designed to avoid life and death situations in emergency triages, not to replace other superior, professional and much safer devices.

Question 3

Who can build an OxyGEN prototype and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

OxyGEN is designed to be very easy to build in emergency situations. No specialized engineering knowledge is required to build it. You can build one in less than 1 day, by yourself. The necessary tools can be found here.

Question 4

OxyGEN Replaces a certified or professional ventilator?

Accepted Answer

No, this is an emergency and last resort device. It is not a solution to replace professional artificial ventilators. It is an emergency solution during extreme situations when there is no other option.

Question 5

How I can help?

Accepted Answer

OxyGEN is an opensource and free project, you can make forks or add new ideas as long as it is kept open and free for any citizen of the world.

Question 6

Who is behind OxyGEN?

Accepted Answer

OxyGEN is a collaborative hardware project started and led by Protofy. Anyone can contribute ideas, plans or knowledge. You can contact us at oxygen@protofy.xyz.

Question 7

What is Protofy?

Accepted Answer

Protofy is a company located in Barcelona that supports innovation with hardware and software to companies and engineering departments.

Question 8

What inspires and motivates us?

Accepted Answer

The will to contribute our knowledge to alleviating the devastating effects of this unprecedented health crisis in recent years. This pandemic can lead to situations of shortage and lack of medical equipment and supplies in some places (rural areas, developing countries) if the situation worsens.

OxyGEN

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