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A small Seattle firm is working around the clock to make lifesaving ventilators for coronavirus patients
FORCE Biomedical - What is a ventilator? A ventilator is a machine that supports breathing. It's also called a breathing machine or respirator. These machines are mainly used in hospitals. Ventilators will
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