Improving manual ventilation safety with a new device
Development of Sotair for Improving Performance and Minimizing Complications of Manual Ventilation
This study is testing new devices called Sotair™ that help doctors and nurses give safer breaths to patients in emergencies, making sure they avoid problems like stomach inflation that can lead to serious lung issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Safebvm Corp. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chesterfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10708832 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the Sotair™ series of devices that enhance the safety of manual ventilation using bag valve mask (BVM) resuscitators. The devices aim to prevent complications such as gastric insufflation, which can lead to serious conditions like aspiration pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). By integrating flow blocking and pressure release valves, the Sotair™ devices will provide real-time feedback to healthcare providers, helping them deliver safer and more effective breaths during emergencies. This innovative approach addresses a critical issue in emergency airway management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients requiring emergency airway management due to inadequate breathing, particularly those at risk for aspiration pneumonia or ARDS.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing respiratory distress or do not require manual ventilation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of complications associated with manual ventilation, improving patient outcomes in emergency situations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in improving manual ventilation techniques, but the Sotair™ device represents a novel approach to addressing the specific complications associated with BVM misuse.
Where this research is happening
Chesterfield, United States
- Safebvm Corp. — Chesterfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prabhudesai, Prathamesh — Safebvm Corp.
- Study coordinator: Prabhudesai, Prathamesh
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.