Three ventilator models developed by VSSC likely to be ready for tech transfer by end of May
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May 09, 2021 13:57 IST
Multi-disciplinary teams of space scientists at the ISRO facility had begun working on the ventilator designs following the COVID-19 outbreak last year
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The design of PRANA - standing for ‘Programmable Respiratory Assistance for the Needy Aid’ - is based on an Ambu bag (a commercial manual respirator bag)
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Multi-disciplinary teams of space scientists at the ISRO facility had begun working on the ventilator designs following the COVID-19 outbreak last year Three mechanical ventilator models and a portable medical oxygen concentrator (MOC) developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thumba, as part of the battle against COVID-19 are expected to be ready for technology transfer by the end of this month.
Kerala to get oxygen supplies from ISRO
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May 05, 2021 12:29 IST
ISRO agreed to supply 12 MT to the State on a weekly basis after Chief Secretary V. P. Joy wrote to ISRO Chairman K. Sivan
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ISRO agreed to supply 12 MT to the State on a weekly basis after Chief Secretary V. P. Joy wrote to ISRO Chairman K. Sivan Kerala will get oxygen supplies from the Indian Space Research Organisation s ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri, as part of the efforts to ensure adequate oxygen supplies for COVID-19 patients. Liquid oxygen (LOX) is used as oxidiser in the propellant combination for the cryogenic engine of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).