Low cost mobile ICU to provide critical care developed at JSSAHER
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Mysuru: In an effort to provide critical care during the Golden Hour in situations like Covid-19 pandemic and Vizag gas tragedy at people’s doorstep, a mobile ICU has been developed in Mysuru.
Idea Unlimited Mysuru along with JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER) has jointly developed mobile ICU and other biomedical devices to combat Covid-19 and other pandemic. These devises were readied in just 12 days during the lockdown.
These devices were unveiled at Suttur Mutt on Friday.
Let’s take a look at these devices:
ICU on wheels: This indigenously developed – low cost – mobile ICU will help in providing isolation and critical care in the remotest places saving the Golden Hour. It is easy to assemble in 30 minutes and transport anywhere.
Low-cost ventilator: This Low-cost ventilator is portable, has adjustable respiratory rate, and adjustable tidal volume and provides positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) which is not found in other low-cost ventilators. The cost of the ventilator is presently Rs 30,000 and can be further brought down
Denti Safe: This will ensure safe dentistry practice to both dentists and patients. A mobile device Dentist Safe can sterile dental chairs and treatment areas in less than 20 minutes using a non-chemical intervention and relies on the specific wavelength of UV light that ensures the safety. It can be used in multiple locations in a large dental hospital and will ensure the safety of patient and the dentist. The approximate cost of the device is Rs 30,000 but can be reduced for large scale manufacture.
Multi-Mode Air Sanitiser: – This has a three-step sanitation process, UV treatment at a specific wavelength to kill the virus. Besides, lonisation kills all microbes including virus and lastly a HEPA filter that reduces the particulate matter in the air. The cost of this air sanitiser is Rs 4500 but can be reduced drastically if produced in bulk.
Hand-held UV Surface sanitiser: This Lithium ion battery operated device is a hand-held surface antigen that can be charged by a mobile charger uses UV radiation for small surfaces that are frequently used by others for example lift button, Keyboard and Operating instruments etc. Besides, this can be personalised as individuals van carry on their pocket with ease to sanitise while at public places. The cost of this product is Rs 1250.
Nagendra Shetty of Idea Unlimited Mysuru and Dr Srinivasamurthy who developed the Mobile ICU say that this innovation helps to provide timely care to the patients in emergency situations.
JSS Academy of Higher Education And Research Vice Chancellor Dr Surindher Singh told Mysoorunews.com that we have utilised lockdown period to develop biomedical devices that will be a help to humanity.
Besides, we also conducted nearly 6,000 online classes benefitting 4,000 plus students in 45 days of lockdown, he claimed.
Dr Srinivasamurthy and Nagendra Shetty explained about devices to Industries minister Jagadeesh Shettar, District Minister ST Somashekar and Urban development Minister BA Basavaraj.
Suttur Mutt seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Seer, MP Pratap Simha and MLAs SA Ramadas, Nagendra, GT Devegowda, Harshavardhan and Niranjankumar were present.
– Team Mysoorunews
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