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Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a device named ‘Jivan Vayu’.
About Jivan Vayu:
- 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 does not bring in any pathogens from the environment.
- Significance: This device is especially important during the present Covid-19 pandemic. Further, the power supply is the key concern for saving lives of those on medical equipment such as ventilators and oxygen concentrators.
What is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP)?
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- CPAP is a treatment method for patients having breathing problems during sleep called sleep apnea. The machine uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open for easy breathing.
- This machine is also used to treat infants whose lungs have not fully developed. The machine blows air into the baby’s nose to help inflate his or her lungs.
- Moreover, the machine is also required during the initial stages of Covid-19 disease. This is to mitigate lung damage and help patients recover from the inflammatory effects.
Source: PIB
