What Have We Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic About Ventilators?
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided several lessons about the role of ventilators in managing large-scale health crises:
The importance of having a robust supply chain and stockpile of ventilators. The need for flexibility in healthcare infrastructure to rapidly scale up ventilator availability. The value of international cooperation in sharing resources and knowledge about ventilator use and management. Recognition of the critical role of ventilators in saving lives and the importance of continued investment in this technology.
