Politehnica University Timisoara

UPT supports efforts to limit COVID-19 effects

 
 
UPT supports efforts to limit COVID-19 effects

with the support of the CAICON Department and the MEO Department

9 April 2020

 

 

 

 

 

The research activity of Politehnica University Timișoara was and is still one with an important practical component, focused on the needs of industry and society in general. In the current context of the coronavirus pandemic, efforts have focused on supporting the "fight" to limit the impact of COVID-19.

Thus, after the disinfectants produced in their own laboratories, the 3D-printed components and after opening the two hotels to medical staff working in Timișoara hospitals (Politehnica House 1 and Politehnica House 2), UPT teachers and researchers contribute, voluntarily, to preparing equipment for Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Units in the hospitals in Timișoara.

Currently, with the support of the CAICON Department (Applied Chemistry and Organic and Natural Compounds Engineering) and the MEO Department (Measurements and Optical Electronics), six ventilators for intensive respiratory therapy have been reconditioned, using components and modules recovered from similar devices, as well as by purchasing new components/modules. With these ventilators, three intensive care rooms can be set up.

The volunteer action will continue throughout the state of emergency, and vital functions monitoring devices will also be reconditioned and any other technical support related to the competence of UPT that is requested would be provided.

An electronic stethoscope is currently being developed, which is particularly useful for the daily examination of critically ill patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Classic stethoscopes are difficult to use under the protective equipment  and expose the doctor to an additional risk of contamination. The device is set to be tested in the coming days.

 
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara susține eforturile de limitare a efectelor COVID-19
 
 
 
 
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