ISRO develops 3 Cost-Effective Ventilators

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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed three types of cost-effective ventilators and an oxygen concentrator.

About:

• 3 ventilators have been named as Prana, VaU and Svasta while oxygen cylinder has been named as Shwaas.
• All three are user-friendly and fully automated along with touch-screen specifications. It meets all safety standards.
• VSSC will transfer the Technology for commercial production of these three ventilators and one oxygen concentrator.
• Ventilators are likely to be priced around ₹1 lakh as compared to mini conventional ventilators which are priced around ₹5 lakh.

About Prana, VaU, Svasta and Shwaas

• Prana ventilator will deliver respiratory gas to patient by automated compression of Ambu bag.
• Svasta ventilator will work without electric power.
• VaU is a low-cost ventilator similar to commercial high-end ventilators in use.
• Shwaas oxygen cylinder is capable of supplying 10 litres of enriched oxygen per minute and is adequate for two patients at a time. It enhances oxygen gas content by selectively separating nitrogen gas from ambient air through Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA). PSA is commonly used for production of oxygen from the air.