CSIR-CMERI develops Portable, Cost-Effective Mechanical Ventilator
The mechanical ventilator developed by the institute will cost around Rs 90,000-1,00,000 and can be used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and those experiencing breathing difficulty.;
Kolkata: The CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur, has developed a mechanical ventilator with indigenous technology which can be used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and those experiencing breathing difficulty. Portability and cost-effectiveness are the two most important features of the product, a senior official of the institute said.
The mechanical ventilator developed by the institute will cost around Rs 90,000-1,00,000.
A ventilator is a device that works as an assistive oxygen supply support system when normal functioning of the lungs is disrupted owing to some infection.
Elaborating on the device, Director CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, Prof (Dr) Harish Hirani said on Friday, "Its bellow design, controllers and embedded elctronics have all been customised to ensure price efficacy as well as meeting the requirements of relevant industries.
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