Really interesting Interview with the CEO of Drägerwerk, the world leader in the production of ventilators.
On car plants being repurposed to make ventilator components – “There is little point in adapting unused production capacity to manufacture respiratory aids. I spoke with Daimler over the weekend. They would also like to help. But it’s unfortunately not so simple. We can’t build cars either.
Repurposing devices – “There is a lot of potential there... I believe it’s possible to use devices from ambulance service or anaesthesiology departments. Such devices aren’t meant for long-term respiration, but they can serve that purpose.”
The real problem is lack of experts – “It’s not about the device, but about the person who is attached to it. You have to be able to evaluate the person’s state and know how to precisely adjust the device to first save the person’s life and then ensure that they quickly grow healthy again. This requires years of experience.”
