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The Irish manufacturer Combilift, best known for its range of space-saving forklifts and other handling solutions, has drawn on its expertise in engineering and software design to develop the Combi-Ventilate, a splitter device which turns one ventilator into multiple ventilation stations.
Designed to address the requirements of medical professionals in the current Covid-19 emergency, the Combi-Ventilate was developed by a team of mechatronic and software engineers in the past 5 weeks with a unit currently undergoing laboratory tests with Ger Curley, Professor of Anaesthesia & Critical Care at Royal College of Surgeon’s in Beaumont Hospital.
Martin McVicar, CEO and co-founder Combilift said: “Certain countries and cities are struggling to get enough ventilators and many governments and health authorities are encouraging manufacturers to come up with a solution, as did the HSE in Ireland. Instead of actually developing ventilators we analysed what is really required, as we do in our usual business models.”
The Combi-Ventilate uses standard pipes and fittings for easy assembly and its individual patient filters prevent cross contamination. Each patient has a dedicated screen which allows medical professionals to individually monitor their vital information. This includes live values, data on patient history and statistics and adjustable alarm settings. Features include non-return valves, HEPA filters, flow sensors and an automatic flow control valve. Any abnormalities that occur are detected and will only trigger that specific patient’s alarm.
The Combi-Ventilate has automatically adjustable flow control valves which allow the health service professional to control the tidal volume to each patient electronically without having to make manual adjustments.
“We have made Combi-Ventilate under the same ethos and with the same objective as we do with all our the Combilift products - which is all about doing more with less,” said McVicar.
“We have undertaken this non-profit endeavour in order to meet and facilitate the demands of the global crisis for health services around the world, namely the lack or shortage of ventilators. The medical device sector is not our core business but making critical equipment which keeps people safe and alive has always been our focus and this latest project, driven by our desire to help during these difficult times, mirrors what our research and development has done for the last 20 years. If our product can save lives, if we can make a difference during these hard times then we are making the world a better place for everyone.”
“When we are developing equipment, we listen closely to our customers in order to perfect and improve the product. That approach in our collaboration with the HSE is what has really got us where we are today. This is very much designed as an attachment which can be added to any brand of ventilator. It costs a fraction of a standard ventilator and can be installed very easily into an ICU unit environment. This is a not-for-profit activity which we hope will open up more opportunities for Combilift in the medical device area in future.”
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, said: “Combilift have had huge success all over the world because their number one priority is finding solutions. That’s why it should be no surprise to see them stepping up to the plate in our national and global effort to defeat Covid-19. Their hallmark as a company is innovation and adaptability, and this splitter device is testament to that. I would like to commend them on their wonderful achievement and wish them every success as they bring the product to market.”
Dr Michael Power, National Clinical Lead, Critical Care Programme Irish health service said: “The Combi-Ventilate is a safe and reliable attachment for ventilators for use in an ICU setting in that unwanted scenario where you have one ventilator for multiple patients. It removes that horrible dilemma. The Combi-Ventilate is safe and reliable. It is an engineered solution which delivers the correct volume of air to each patient and actually delivers the required amounts of air to each patient safely and reliably. The Combi-Ventilate project is an example of a collaboration between the engineering and the manufacturing industry and the Health Service Executive (HSE). It is an agile project, completed inside of 5 weeks.”
Ronnie McDermott, National Medical Device Equipment Advisor, HSE said: “The Combi-Ventilate in addition to the normal concept of splitting a ventilator has added in monitoring and controls for each patient so that provides the clinician with assurances in using the system. It will be very useful in the developing world countries who may not have the luxury to go out and purchase many ventilators. Splitting a ventilator is now a viable solution.”
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Published Date: 04/29/20
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Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the city’s newest bits of restaurant-related intel. Follow Eater on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date details on how COVID-19 is impacting the city’s dining scene.
The Houston Chronicle has a deep-dive into how Houston restaurateur and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is keeping his hospitality empire afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Chron, Fertitta managed to secure a $300 million loan to keep the company afloat while his restaurants, casinos, and entertainment venues are closed — at a steep 13% interest rate. As far as the Texas portion of that empire, Fertitta’s company plans to open all of the restaurants operated by Landry’s Inc. on May 1.
Following in the footsteps of Houston restaurants like Coltivare and Hugo’s, Houston chef Kiran Verma is bringing some of her most iconic Indian dishes to grocery store shelves. According to CultureMap, dishes like palak paneer, butter chicken, and saffron rice pulao will debut at five local HEB and Central Market stores this week.
When Texas governor Greg Abbott announced that restaurants could, for the first time ever, sell alcoholic beverages to go, restaurateurs rejoiced. Now, it looks as if that plan could continue “forever,” per a tweet from Abbott’s personal account. “Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after May 1,” Abbott tweeted. “From what I hear from Texans, we may just keep this forever.”
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In spite of the state’s order allowing restaurants reopen at 25% capacity, these restaurants are sticking to takeout until at least May 18
On Friday, May 1, restaurants across the state of Texas will be allowed to open their dining rooms for the first time since mid-March. Following an order from Texas governor Greg Abbott, a slew of Houston restaurants are planning to welcome back customers on Friday, but there are also plenty that are planning to wait at least a few more weeks.
Scope out the list below for a line-up of spots that are sticking to takeout only, at least for now. Some spots plan to reopen on May 18, when phase two of Abbott’s “Open Texas” plan goes into effect, while others are still hesitant to announce a reopening date.
Know a restaurant that will continue to offer takeout only for now? Send us an email at houston@eater.com.
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