OT - how does a ventilator work?

[Commander_Chaos]

Looks like there's any number of effective ways to make the pump. The issue, I'm told, is regulating it. Not volume, although that's important, but how...

[Commander_Chaos]

One of my motorcycle friends is a hospital pharmacist and pretty good with electronics. I've got him looking at it now.

[Commander_Chaos]

Paul, I understand your concern and I agree that this is not something to be taken lightly. However, I'm 55 and my boy is a teenager. If it comes to choosing...

[Commander_Chaos]

If we get it wrong, the ventilator can cause barotrauma.

I'm not suggesting going to a children's hospital and making these the first line...

[Commander_Chaos]

Cool instructables article. Construction of the machine looks easy enough but I don't know squat about electronics and programming. If this were to happen...

[Commander_Chaos]

I'm posting this here because you guys are the best source I know for practical knowledge:

I've been reading about the lack of ventilators...