Mangalore: Dr Ganapathi, and his team have developed a new equipment to ensure better treatment, safety of health workers & the patients - in battling the covid 19

Mangalore: Giving a major boost to the battle against Covid-19, the team lead by Dr. Ganapathi, Medical Director, Mangala Hospital & Mangala Kidney Foundation, Mangalore has developed new equipment ensuring better treatment and safety of the health workers.

Bubble helmet is the equipment which will be revolutionary in the treatment COVID-19. Bubble helmet is an alternative option for the traditional oxygen masks. Bubble helmet completely covers the head of the patient will be connected through a special collar on it. This device will help the patient to overcome breathing problems and avoid using ventilator facility.

The automatic disinfection gateway is another equipment developed that is designed for the decontamination of people, one at a time. It is completely controlled electronically as the sensors mounted in the chamber detects the entry of a person and starts the hydrogen peroxide mist generation process.

Meanwhile, the hospital authorities said that they will hand over the technology & have taken patent on the product.

What is helmet-based ventilation

The so-called 'bubble' helmets, which are transparent and air-tight, help patients with respiratory problems breathe better and are more effective than a face mask, a new study says.

In fact, the head gear is so effective it can prevent the critically ill from needing a non invasive ventilation.

Patients with the unusual type of ventilation also have a better survival

The helmet is sealed with an air-tight collar that wraps around the user's neck.

The helmet has "several advantages" over the face mask including the fact that it is less likely to leak.

 Medics are also able to increase air pressure into the helmet which keeps the airway and lungs open" improving oxygen levels.

 Patients also found it more comfortable and were able to watch television or read a book.

 Dr. Ganapathi M. D. of Mangala hospital, Anitha G. Bhat Director of Mangala hospital, Dr. Moideen NafseerT. A, Dr.Jayaprakash, Dr. Harisha G. were present. Dr. Dharmaraja PRO of Mangala hospital welcomed the gathering.