Published: 26th Apr, 2021
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for the soldiers who are posted at extreme high-altitude areas.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for the soldiers who are posted at extreme high-altitude areas.
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About the Devise
- Developed by: It is developed by Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru.
- Functioning: It is an automatic system that delivers supplemental oxygen on the basis of SpO2 levels.
- It prevents the state of Hypoxia in person, which is fatal in most cases.
- This system can also prove crucial during the current Covid-19 situation.
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Hypoxia
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- Suitability: The system is designed to function at extreme altitudes which have low barometric pressures, low temperatures and humidity.
- It is a simple to use facility by a common person.
- It will reduce the workload and exposure time of doctors and paramedics to monitor the SpO2 levels of the patient.
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Oxygen levels
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