The present invention relates generally to the field of ventilators, and, more specifically, to a ventilator system that addresses respiratory distress due to the onset of an epidemic or pandemic disease state. More specifically, the present invention is a ventilator system that has control and range of operation so that it meets the needs of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients in various stages of a compromised state through to recovery. In particular, the present invention is a ventilator system that can be manufactured quickly with minimal skill requirements and employed rapidly in response to epidemic respiratory disease conditions.