The Journey of the CSIR L.I.F.E. CPAP Ventilator

The development, manufacturing and deployment of a South African engineered Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilator is described. CSIR L.I.F.E. (Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler) was developed during the COVID Pandemic in response to need for ventilator solution assist patients suffering from respiratory distress. A supply chain created resulting near fully locally sourced product which 18,000 units were manufactured distributed hospitals throughout Africa.