Question: Which of the following Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed Jivan Vayu a device for patients suffering from breathing problems?
a) IIT madras
b) IIT Mumbai
c) IIT Ropar
d) None of these
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-
- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has developed a device known as Jivan Vayu, which can be used in place of CPAP machine.
- It should be known that Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine used for patients suffering from breathing problems and sleep apnea.
- Jivan Vayu, developed by (IIT) Ropar, is the machine which can deliver high flow oxygen up to 60 Litres per Minute (LPM).
- Traditionally, CPAP machines use mild air pressure to keep airways open.
- The CPAP therapy helps in ensuring that the airways do not collapse while you breathe during sleep.
- The therapy is also used to treat infants whose lungs have not fully developed.
- The new device is the first to be designed in India that functions even without electricity.
- Jivan Vayu is adapted to both kinds of oxygen generation units like CO2 cylinders and oxygen pipelines.
- It is designed to maintain the concentration of oxygen in the gas mixture above 40 per cent along with a viral filter.
- Researchers told that nowadays there is an urgent need to develop such a device as a high number of Covid patients succumbing due to the lack of oxygen.
- Once manufactured on a large scale, the device can find application in areas that have more electricity outages, especially in rural India.
Links:-
https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/iit-ropar-designs-electricity-free-cpap-device-jivan-vayu-capable-to-delivering-high-flow-oxygen-1814977-2021-06-15
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/iit-ropar-develops-power-free-cpap-device-jivan-vayu20210614153317/