Student-Made Emergency Ventilator On its Way to Save Hundreds During Pandemic
B y G. M. Saad Feb 18, 2021 11:30 PM Ventilator setup demonstration with Prof. Dr. Md. Rofiqul Islam Sheikh, Vice-Chancellor of RUET -The Daily Jugantor Students of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) have stepped up in this pandemic to offer an effective solution for Covid-19 patients with an emergency mechanical ventilator. In a densely populated country like Bangladesh, it is more difficult for Covid patients to get timely adequate medical treatment. A ventilator is one of the primary artificial breathing devices required to help Covid-19 patients continue proper breathing when their lungs fail, but the scarcity of it in local clinics and the cost are the two biggest hindrances. The enthusiast students at RUET approached this issue by using low-cost parts and 3D printed materials to assemble mechanical ventilators that are ready for medical applications. These devices can be manufactured and used within a very short budget and provide sustainable solutions throu...
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