What is VESper™?
VESper™ is a unique ventilator expansion device that allows a single ventilator to be fitted with the VESper ventilator splitter and used for two rescuable patients for ventilatory support during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, until individual ventilators were available.
At no cost to healthcare providers, approximately 2,900 devices were distributed to 101 hospitals and healthcare providers in 35 states.
How VESper™ works
Two VESper™ devices are needed for each ventilator, one on the intake and one on the return. VESper™ splits the airflow to the ventilator, acting as a Y connector.
Multiple combinations of the VESper™ device can be configured to allow a single machine to be used for up to two patients. It is important to match the clinical characteristics of the patients connected to a single machine as the machine will deliver the same settings such as oxygen concentration, amount of air in each breath and the pressure of the air delivered.