Associate Professor Dr. Khomsan Maleesi The President of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) said that King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) by the Faculty of Engineering research team, which has Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthaphon Rerkkasemsan Be the project leader invented innovation for the first time in the world ‘High-power medical oxygen generator…portable’ (Mobile High-Flow Oxygen Concentrator) received research funding support from National Research Agency (NRCT)
“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.”
Reinforcing 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. Both high flow rate type (High Flow), Positive Pressure Ventilator type, including various types of ventilators in hospitals.
With efficiency and low cost Therefore, it answers the needs of medium and small hospitals in the region. with a small number of beds or small budget Raising the quality of medical services to the new era and responding to Thailand’s integrated medical industry (Medical Hub) as well as sustainable development according to SDG3, having good health and well-being. By greatly increasing the survival rate of Thai people from respiratory diseases and SDG10 reducing inequality so that people have access to treatment technology.
from medical information Besides Covid Thailand still has many respiratory diseases that require medical care. ‘High-power medical oxygen generator…portable’ In treating critical symptoms such as whooping cough which is currently spreading in many provinces, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Patients with chronic infections of the bone membranes Anemia due to excessive blood loss Carbon monoxide poisoning/smoke inhalation Including temporary paralysis of the lung muscles from infection. ‘Clostridium botulinum’ that usually results from eating food that is contaminated with germs, such as bamboo shoots, etc. This group of diseases usually affects patients in other provinces. This caused a delay in entering the treatment system in a large, well-equipped hospital in the city. This causes patients to often die during transport to the hospital.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthaphon Rerkkasemsan Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and the head of the research project said that from the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus and the increase in respiratory diseases caused by lifestyle habits. Air pollution PM2.5, risky occupations and epidemics such as whooping cough at this time This causes the demand for medical oxygen to skyrocket. There is a shortage of oxygen for caring for patients in hospitals.
This is especially true for critically ill patients, where the virus has destroyed much less tissue in the lungs. unable to breathe on their own required ‘High-Flow Nasal Cannula’ and liquid oxygen system which will be used in Only 20% of ‘large hospitals’ are able to invest in installing systems. ‘Liquid oxygen storage tank’ runs high-pressure gas pipes. and must rely on the manufacturer to deliver liquid oxygen Including having to establish ‘Large cooling stations’, which use high energy for the cooling system to keep the temperature in the tanks below the boiling point of oxygen at all times, are an obstacle for more than 700 ‘medium and small hospitals’ in many regions of Thailand. unable to maintain ‘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 worthwhile to install a liquid oxygen system. Therefore, this innovation is an option for Small and medium sized hospitals replace using liquid oxygen systems.
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 of 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.
Associate Professor 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.
2023-12-25 12:38:00
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