CPAP, or continuous positive air pressure, is a machine that is often used in hospitals for premature babies. The CPAP machines provide continuous low air pressure for premature babies to keep their lungs inflated and prevent collapse. Premature babies have not yet developed surfactant which is a substance that prevents the sacs in the lung from deflating. Until the premature baby's lung has been fully developed, they need the CPAP machines to keep their lungs inflated.
With a group budget of $250 USD, the final product cannot surpass $100 USD worth of equipment and must be able to operate for a minimum of five hours. The CPAP machine must be designed to be accessible to patients in developing countries.
The goal of this project is to create an easily transportable device that provides maximum stability and durability at a reasonable cost. A challenge expected to be experienced is figuring out a way of measuring and delivering the accurate air pressure precisely.
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