T-Works, Telangana government’s hardware incubator and, has developed an affordable mechanical ventilator for emergency use, in collaboration with different start-ups and corporations.
The open-source Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) ventilator, which costs Rs 65,000 to Rs 1 lakh, is expected to come handy if Covid-19 pandemic spreads and can be deployed for worldwide use.
T-Works CEO Karampuri Sujai on Monday gave demonstration of the ventilator developed under the guidance of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) – a plug and play device that operates similar to existing ventilators and is focused on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) affected patients who are at higher risk.
He said NIMS hospital tested the device and they plan to go for further certifications. He said T-Works was ready to partner with local manufacturers for bulk manufacturing.