Drap approves country's 'first ICU ventilator' developed by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission

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Drap approves country's 'first ICU ventilator' developed by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
Naveed Siddiqui Published April 28, 2021 - Updated about 5 hours ago

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The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) announced on Wednesday that it had developed the country's "first indigenous intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator" — i-Live.
The ventilator was developed by PAEC's scientists and engineers while keeping in view all essential quality standards and regulatory requirements, the body said in a statement, adding that doctors at the PAEC hospital in Islamabad also provided input during the development process.
"Besides passing through all internal reviews and testing, the 'i-Live' ventilator also successfully passed the independent reviews and testing conducted throughout the development lifecycle by the evaluation team from Pakistan Innovation and Technology Centre and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)," PAEC said.
Clinical trials of the ventilator were also conducted at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore under the supervision of senior doctors, biomedical engineers, and medical researchers, the statement said.
"The ventilator successfully passed all stages of engineering evaluation and medical validation."
PAEC spokesperson Shahid Riaz Khan said the ventilator was approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) today, following which "i-Live" would now be manufactured and supplied by PAEC to hospitals in the country.
"This is a giant leap towards self-reliance in designing and manufacturing of life-saving equipment," he added.
PAEC Chairman Mohammad Naeem congratulated the scientists, engineers and doctors involved in the ventilator's development, saying that "massive production of i-Live would be commenced immediately to meet the growing demand of hospitals for this crucial equipment in the context of ongoing corona pandemic."
Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry congratulated PAEC for developing the "#MadeInPakistan" ventilator.
"Pakistan's success in developing international-level medical equipment in the last two years is worth appreciating. I want to congratulate engineers, technicians and the entire team. You have raised our heads with pride," he tweeted.


A day earlier, Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz said his ministry would expedite the registration of ventilators with Drap to ensure their timely availability for induction in the healthcare system and export.
Another ventilator — Pak Vent-1 which was developed by Nescom — has been cleared by the PEC and is awaiting approval from Drap.
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[PakSword]

Small, but much needed steps in these times.

 

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Drap approves country's 'first ICU ventilator' developed by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
Naveed Siddiqui Published April 28, 2021 - Updated about 5 hours ago

— Photo provided by author
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) announced on Wednesday that it had developed the country's "first indigenous intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator" — i-Live.
The ventilator was developed by PAEC's scientists and engineers while keeping in view all essential quality standards and regulatory requirements, the body said in a statement, adding that doctors at the PAEC hospital in Islamabad also provided input during the development process.
"Besides passing through all internal reviews and testing, the 'i-Live' ventilator also successfully passed the independent reviews and testing conducted throughout the development lifecycle by the evaluation team from Pakistan Innovation and Technology Centre and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)," PAEC said.
Clinical trials of the ventilator were also conducted at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore under the supervision of senior doctors, biomedical engineers, and medical researchers, the statement said.
"The ventilator successfully passed all stages of engineering evaluation and medical validation."
PAEC spokesperson Shahid Riaz Khan said the ventilator was approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) today, following which "i-Live" would now be manufactured and supplied by PAEC to hospitals in the country.
"This is a giant leap towards self-reliance in designing and manufacturing of life-saving equipment," he added.
PAEC Chairman Mohammad Naeem congratulated the scientists, engineers and doctors involved in the ventilator's development, saying that "massive production of i-Live would be commenced immediately to meet the growing demand of hospitals for this crucial equipment in the context of ongoing corona pandemic."
Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry congratulated PAEC for developing the "#MadeInPakistan" ventilator.
"Pakistan's success in developing international-level medical equipment in the last two years is worth appreciating. I want to congratulate engineers, technicians and the entire team. You have raised our heads with pride," he tweeted.


A day earlier, Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz said his ministry would expedite the registration of ventilators with Drap to ensure their timely availability for induction in the healthcare system and export.
Another ventilator — Pak Vent-1 which was developed by Nescom — has been cleared by the PEC and is awaiting approval from Drap.
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@Patriot forever @Zibago @Jazzbot @syedtalhamaududi @muhammadhafeezmalik @ziaulislam @PakSword @koolio @Verve @Del @Dual Wielder @AgNoStiC MuSliM

The problem isnt ventilators but lack of manpower..just like everything else doctors are lazy and concept of critical care is absent..training to operate vents are missing even in advance degrees like FCPS and drugs to run patients on vents are short and imported..

 

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Wonder what were we doing in past 70+ years.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Wonder what were we doing in past 70+ years.

The focus on was , middle man , who insisted they can import the goods from outside
and there was no need to manufacture such units in Pakistan

This mentality served a short term benefit

People favored , allocation of budget funding , so they can go take that funding , develop a "CUT" for their consulting fees , and then bring the goods from outside , mostly secondhand or limited quantities

"Feasibility Study = Free Loader Money" come in eat and drink and make a 2 page report collect millions


Most things can be manufactured in pakistan

a) Ventilators
b) Sanitization Units
c) UV sanitization lights (Ultra Violet Light Chambers)
d) Tissue / Cleaner liquid dispensers
e) Medicine
f) High Quality Beds for Hospitals
g) Low cost , assistive Technology for people suffering from disability
h) Fitness Treadmills / Indoor cycling units (Physio equipment to help people maintain health)


We have not looked beyond manufacturing footballs and t-shirts


Most government officials did not bother as they were busy getting , tissue wipes for their buttocks from France
Or enjoying Sip of imported Tea with British Tea biscuits

Rest of their families were living already abroad