@article{Morris:2023:1361-6501/aca495,
author = {Morris, J and Schofield, J and Bull, C and Knott, A and Farrow-Dunn, F and Proctor, P and Shore, P},
doi = {1361-6501/aca495},
journal = {Measurement Science and Technology},
pages = {034003--034003},
title = {Dynamic collaboration in a crisis: creating a low-cost ventilator and test facility},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/aca495},
volume = {34},
year = {2023}
}

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AB  - <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title>               <jats:p>During the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic a major concern was the shortage of ventilators. Engineering initiatives were started to mitigate this concern. This article details the response at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to this potential shortage. The technologies and product development behind NPL’s PocketVent ventilator, by a team working remotely amidst a crisis, are explored. Underpinning the product was the creation of a traceable test facility, that allowed the initial three prototype devices to be narrowed to one. PocketVent was created within five months and offers pressure and volume controlled ventilation, with a clear road-map to implement constant-pressure mode, alongside a comprehensive documentation pack. The team were recipients of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s President’s Special Award for Pandemic Service.</jats:p>
AU  - Morris,J
AU  - Schofield,J
AU  - Bull,C
AU  - Knott,A
AU  - Farrow-Dunn,F
AU  - Proctor,P
AU  - Shore,P
DO  - 1361-6501/aca495
EP  - 034003
PY  - 2023///
SN  - 0957-0233
SP  - 034003
TI  - Dynamic collaboration in a crisis: creating a low-cost ventilator and test facility
T2  - Measurement Science and Technology
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/aca495
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6501/aca495
VL  - 34
ER  - 

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