BiPAP Non-Invasive Ventilator

Recently the National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR) has developed its version of BiPAP, a non-invasive breathing support device, for the use of non-critical non-ICU cases of COVID-19.

BiPAP Non-invasive Ventilator

• These ventilators are also named as SwasthVayu.
• It is a microcontroller-based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible “3D printed manifold & coupler” with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter).
• These unique features help to alleviate the fear of the virus spread.
• It has features like Spontaneous, CPAP, Timed, AUTO BIPAP modes with provision to connect Oxygen concentrator or Enrichment unit externally.
• The major advantage of this machine is that it is simple to use without any specialized nursing, cost-effective, compact, and configured with the majority of indigenous components.
• This is ideal for treating COVID -19 patients in Wards, Makeshift Hospitals, dispensaries, and home in the current Indian COVID 19 scenario.

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