Prisma Health develops cheap 3D printed part that lets on ventilator treat four patients
Prisma Health has developed a new part that will help the world deal with the global ventilator shortage. The part can be 3D printed by anyone with access to a printer and will allow one ventilator to treat four different patients. The device also allows for filtration equipment so no diseases are transferred between the four patients.
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