Challenge
Many low-resource settings struggle with treating pneumonia in children due to unreliable electricity supplies which makes it difficult to store and supply oxygen effectively.
Description
The University of Melbourne will develop a safe, low-pressure oxygen storage device comprising two coupled storage chambers and utilizing water to provide pressure for delivery. The device will be tested for the required volumes and pressures, and it will be fillable from existing oxygen concentrators. Once built, the device will be field-tested through training staff and usability assessment.
Outcomes
Built and tested a low-pressure oxygen storage device capable of storing oxygen reliably for treating children with pneumonia in low-resource settings.
