Bambi Medical develops the Bambi Belt, a wireless, skin-friendly device for continuous vital signs monitoring in neonates, enhancing family-integrated care and facilitating kangaroo care in NICUs. This technology reduces the risk of pain and infections while improving the detection and diagnosis of health issues in premature and critically ill infants.
Funding
$7.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) rely on wired sensors for continuous monitoring of premature and critically ill infants, which can cause discomfort, restrict movement, and increase the risk of skin irritation and infections. Traditional monitoring methods can also hinder family-integrated care practices like kangaroo care, which are crucial for infant development.
Solution
Bambi Medical offers the Bambi Belt, a wireless, skin-friendly vital signs monitoring system designed specifically for neonates. The Bambi Belt uses advanced sensor technology integrated into a soft, flexible belt to continuously monitor vital signs without the need for adhesive electrodes or wired connections. This promotes greater comfort and freedom of movement for the infant, reduces the risk of skin damage and infections, and facilitates family-integrated care by simplifying kangaroo care. The system aims to improve the detection and diagnosis of health issues in premature infants while reducing stress for both the baby and NICU staff.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, NICUs, and neonatology departments focused on improving neonatal care, promoting family involvement, and reducing the risks associated with traditional wired monitoring systems.
Features
- Wireless monitoring of key vital signs, including heart rate, respiration rate, and activity level
- Skin-friendly, biocompatible materials to minimize irritation and ensure comfort
- Flexible belt design that adapts to the infant's movements
- Continuous data streaming to a central monitoring system for real-time analysis
- User-friendly interface for easy data visualization and trend analysis
- Designed to support family-integrated care and kangaroo care practices
- CE marked and available for sales
- Pending FDA clearance