2023-12-25 21:48:00
Obstacles of over 700 ‘medium and small hospitals’ in many regions of Thailand are unable to provide care ‘Critical patients’ can have respiratory disease. Because there is a small investment budget Or even if there is enough budget, the number of beds is small, they cannot be built because the private sector considers that it is not worth installing a liquid oxygen system. Therefore, this innovation is an option for Small and medium sized hospitals replace using liquid oxygen systems.
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) by Faculty of Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering Innovate ‘High-power medical oxygen generator…portable’, low cost, made by Thai people. Made Thailand famous by winning the global gold medal at the Geneva 2023 International Invention Fair in the Swiss Confederation. and most recently won the 2024 National Research Award in medical science. From the National Research Council (NRCT), aiming to increase the survival rate of Thai people from critical COVID and respiratory diseases. Ready to enhance the potential of medium-small hospitals in the region. able to rely on oneself
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khomsan Maleesi, Rector King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) Said that it is pleasing that the scientific and biomedical achievements of Thai people are evident on the world stage. It won the global gold medal from the Geneva 2023 International Invention Fair and also received the 2024 National Research Award in Medical Science from the National Research Council of Thailand, emphasizing its excellence in being a world-class innovation leader. As KMITL’s vision suggests, this prototype innovation is designed to connect directly to the oxygen supply to patients. Raising the quality of medical services to the new era and responding to Thailand’s comprehensive medical industry (Medical Hub).
Faculty of Engineering research team KMITL has been successful in researching, designing and producing prototype innovations. ‘Mobile High-Flow Oxygen Concentrator’ (Mobile High-Flow Oxygen Concentrator) with technology principles ‘Alternating Pressure Adsorption’ (Molecular Sieve) has an internal oxygen storage system to be able to continuously produce pure oxygen for patients. The production rate and pressure are higher enough to be used with ‘High flow ventilator’ in use
Can connect the oxygen line on the oxygen concentrator that has the same standard as the hospital’s liquid oxygen concentrator. Command through the screen and display results in Real-Time immediately. Easy to use, not complicated, energy saving, safe, easy to move, can work 24 hours a day, thus increasing ease of use for medical personnel and hospitals.
From actual use in Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, it was found that the ‘High Power Medical Oxygen Generator…Mobile Type’ has the advantage of being able to produce oxygen with a purity of more than 85 percent by volume at a higher flow rate. 40 liters per minute and at a pressure of not less than 3.7 atmospheres. Can be easily moved by only 1 person to support operations in medium-sized hospitals and small hospitals. And most importantly, it is a tool to help medical personnel increase the chances of quick recovery and survival for patients.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somyot Kiatwanichwilai Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, KMITL, said that the benefits of this innovation will help strengthen public health security and good health throughout Thailand through innovation. Because it is a low cost technology To support medium and small hospitals both in Bangkok and other provinces to be able ‘Self-reliant in producing medical oxygen’ by yourself, saving investment Helps reduce the import of expensive equipment. Reduce the problem of oxygen shortage Help doctors and personnel use technology to improve the quality of life of Thai people in the region.
1703549775
#KMITL #invents #portable #highpowered #oxygen #generator