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Multiple Patient Ventilator Splitter with Check Valves

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aarondiab
Created:
4/6/20
Submitted:
10/7/26
Published:
10/7/26
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Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

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COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Response

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Description

This design is for a splitter to allow one ventilator to be used on multiple patients. There are a 2 way splitter and a 4 way splitter as well as parts for check valves that prevent gas from one patient going to another patient. 

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Inhalation and exhalation 2 way splitters with check valves
4 way splitter without check valves
2 way splitter with check valves partially assembled