Villanova University mechanical engineering professors, along with their facilities manager, have patented NovaVent, a low-cost, high-efficiency mechanical ventilator originally created for the COVID-19 pandemic but now vital for various medical needs.
Early on during the pandemic, the state of New York spent millions of dollars on equipment that was aimed at aiding COVID patients, much of which is currently dormant and with no plans to be used.
Intuitive measures to curb the initial unpreparedness for the pandemic resulted in the inflow of mechanical ventilators at the expedited rate.
Villanova University mechanical engineering professors, along with their facilities manager, have patented NovaVent, a low-cost, high-efficiency mechanical ventilator originally created for the COVID-19 pandemic but now vital for various medical needs.
Alwan brings to Ventec Life Systems extensive medical device leadership experience, having spent more than 25 years developing and managing healthcare products.
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