Update on collective F1 effort on ventilators: at least two streams being studied/manufactured: an existing, approved design, and another concept that sounds remarkably similar to the Pandemic Ventilator in the original post. I really hope we don't have to resort to the latter, but always have plan B, or C, or D...
The UK government published this, for those who are interested/can help:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-ventilator-supply-specification/rapidly-manufactured-ventilator-system-specification?fbclid=IwAR1RT35k95aqSxih9aH_r0LWg__ jhgmYUyOzGz2XRvS8Qy519ht_xNHub5g
You were absolutely right, Mike. They used the exact same wording regarding systems approach to this as highlighted...
Although I lack any medical background, I can at least get a sense of the technical requirements from this. I have to say, when I picture the situation in which a ventilator would be required based on its operational description, is certainly a grim one. Some of you already knew this; all the more respect for the people who are designing and operating them, and sympathies for those whose life will depend on it.