Breathe in, hold, breathe out… A simple, subconscious action that our very lives depend on entirely, at times taken for granted in its subtlety. Air, the breath of life, comprised of 21%-part Oxygen, 78%-part Nitrogen, and tiny amounts of other gases like Argon, Methane, and Carbon Dioxide. The very anatomical and physiological nature of breathingRead more
We are Addressing a Unique Challenge to South Africa Our vision is to address the constraint in the South African Health care system that may result in significant deaths from COVID-19 – the limited ICU capacity and importantly the shortage of the skills required for ICU care.Read more
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-52036948What is a ventilator and what does it do? Simply put, a ventilator takes over the body’s breathing process when disease has caused the lungs to fail. This gives the patient time to fight off the infection and recover. Various types of medical ventilation can be used. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),Read more