“Jivan Vayu”- Nation’s first power-free CPAP device developed by IIT Ropar

Why in news ? Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a device named ‘Jivan Vayu’. About: Jivan Vayu is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) device. It can be used as a substitute for existing CPAP machines. Key Features of the Device: Firstly, it is India’s first CPAP device that functions even without electricity. Secondly, the device is adapted to both kinds of oxygen generation units like O2 cylinders and oxygen pipelines in hospitals. Thirdly, the device can deliver high flow oxygen up to 60 Litres per Minute (LPM). Fourthly, the device has an inbuilt viral filter which ensures that the air....Read More