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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organization has developed 3 cost-effective ventilators, oxygen concentrators named Prana, Vayu and Svasta?
A
BEML
B
BHEL
C
ISRO
D
DRDO
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Medical Oxygen Concentrator (MOC) is a device that continuously supplies enriched oxygen (>82%) needed by patients with oxygen deficiency / respiratory illness. VSSC/ISRO has successfully developed the technology of MOC for Indian Industries during the COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -PRANA (Programmable Respiratory Assistance for the Needy Aid) PRANA is a low-cost and portable critical care ventilator. The ventilator is based on the automated compression of an Artificial Manual Breathing Unit (AMBU) bag.

Detailed explanation-3: -VSSC/ISRO has developed an ICU grade positive pressure mechanical ventilator titled ‘VaU’ (()), (abbreviation of Ventilation assist Unit), which can assist or replace the spontaneous breathing in patients under respiratory distress.

Detailed explanation-4: -The difference between an oxygen concentrator and a ventilator is that an oxygen concentrator provides oxygen without any force and is inhaled with the individual’s efforts, whereas a ventilator uses force provided by the machine to push air into the patient’s lungs.

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