MASI Project

Stages of development of the MASI Project

By Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

Department of Engineering PUCP

Ensamblado de Circuitos (2020-07-14) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

The challenge

The MASI Project is oriented at creating a prototype of an emergency mechanical ventilator to fill the deficiency of ventilators faced as a result of the crisis caused by COVID-19. 

Ensamblado del Respirador (2020-09-11) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

Respirator assembly

For the design of the MASI prototype, all the minimum necessary characteristics that a ventilator of this type must have were considered.

Ensamblado de MASI (2020-07-18) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

Operating principles (I)

The system includes different modes of operation that a COVID-19 patient needs during critical stages of the disease.

Mesas de ensamble (2020-09-15) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

Operating principles (II)

The system is based on a resuscitation bag that is responsible for ventilating the patient in an adequate and controlled manner.

MASI en funcionamiento (2020-09-11) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

MASI working

To control the ventilator, key variables such as pressure, flow, and volume of the entire system are monitored.

Interfaz de MASI (2020-09-15) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

User interface

The appropriate ventilation mode will vary depending on the condition of each patient. MASI has an interactive screen that allows the doctor, nurse or intensivist technician to monitor the patient's variables and condition, as well as change the ventilation modes.

Sistema de detección de anomalías (2020-04-30) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

Anomalies detection system

This system has the capacity  to detect anomalies and generate both sound and visual alarms, which are also sent wirelessly so that the intensivist doctor receives them on his cell phone.

Participación de la comunidad PUCP en MASI (2020-09-11) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

Participation of the PUCP community in MASI

The participation of members of the PUCP Community has been essential for MASI to successfully pass the phases of construction, design and validation, until starting up its production line.

Ceremonia de Presentación de Respirador MASI (2020-10-08) by Sulsba Yépez SchwartzPontifical Catholic University of Peru

MASI respirator presentation ceremony

In October 2020, the first 150 units were delivered to the Ministry of Health, in a ceremony at our Sports Center Coliseum.

Credits: Story

Content: Proyecto MASI

PhotographsPontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Acknowledgments:
To the entire team of the MASI Project.
To public and private entities associated with the project.

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