Wireless Vital Signs Monitor for neonatal care
Benefits
- Improved skin to skin contact (Kangaroo care)
- Includes all four key elements of intensive care monitoring:
- skin temperature
- ECG (uses the “gold standard” electrodes) and heart rate
- respiratory rate (chest impedance, standard approach)
- blood oxygen levels (pulse oximeter)
- Interfaces with the existing patient monitors and clinical data management systems/electronic medical records
- Only system with functionality of current standard of care for neonates with minimal change to clinical practice
Applications
- Specifically designed for babies, particularly premature babies (small size, fragile skin, high humidity).
- Neonatal care units within the NHS and other (public and private) healthcare providers.
- Potential expansion beyond neonates.
Opportunity
- Babies in NICU: UK=100k/y ; USA=500k/y
- Founders with strong NICU’s market understanding (i.e.: Kathryn Beardsall – consultant neonatologist)
- Patent filed PCT/GB2024/051075
- Collaborating with design manufacturing to develop and trial clinical prototype. Spring 2027 – neonatal study concluded + regulatory submission
- Spinout opportunity searching for investment and support in building the team.
