PREMAMASK: An new non-invasive ventilation mask for newborn children and premature babies

APPLICATIONS

• A non-invasive ventilation mask for premature babies who need a long term respiratory assistance
• Also suitable for full term babies with respiratory diseases :
  
  • Infant respiratory distress syndrome
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Acute pulmonary oedema
  • Immunodepression
  • Pierre Robin syndrome
  • Mechanical ventilator support weaning

DESCRIPTION

The Premamask device characteristics are strong assets in comparison with current masks:

• No skin nor airways damages because without using pressure and biocompatible even for premature babies
• Accurately sized for premature or full term babies
• Air and humidity tight
• Sterilisable
• Very mobile and repositionable – easy mother skin contact

BENEFITS

• Less invasive than the current masks used for newborn babies
• Innovative design allowing long-term nasal ventilation without alteration of premature babies skin or airways;
• Improvement of efficiency ventilation through:
  • Better sealing
  • Better mobility
  • Added comfort for the baby and his mother

MATURATION

Maturation program with Aquitaine Science Transfert aims to develop and validate a functional prototype