FluidIQ offers the HOPE inVent, a handheld mechanical ventilator that uses fluidic technology to provide automatic, lung‑protective ventilation without electricity or batteries. Its solid‑state, lipstick‑sized design eliminates moving parts, delivering reliable, low‑maintenance respiratory support for EMS teams and disaster‑relief agencies in low‑resource settings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Emergency responders often rely on bulky, electrically powered ventilators that require batteries or power sources, limiting rapid deployment in resource‑constrained or disaster settings. Traditional manual resuscitators can cause inconsistent airflow and increase the risk of lung injury during ventilation.
Solution
FluidIQ’s HOPE inVent is a handheld, electricity‑free mechanical ventilator that uses proprietary fluidics to regulate airflow and pressure. The device’s solid‑state, uni‑body design contains no moving parts, eliminating mechanical failure points and ensuring consistent, lung‑protective ventilation. By harnessing gas‑powered fluidic control, the inVent delivers automatic resuscitation that can be operated by EMS personnel without external power or battery changes. Its compact, lipstick‑sized form factor enables easy carriage, rapid activation, and rugged storage for disaster preparedness, expanding access to advanced breathing support in low‑resource environments.
Target Audience
Primary customers are emergency medical services (EMS) teams, first‑responder organizations, and disaster‑relief agencies that require portable, power‑independent ventilation solutions.
Features
- Fluidics‑based airflow control provides precise, automatic ventilation without electricity or batteries
- Solid‑state uni‑body construction with no moving parts for high reliability and minimal maintenance
- Fixed clinical settings set at manufacture to ensure consistent, lung‑protective pressure delivery
- Compact, lightweight form factor (size of a lipstick) optimized for EMS carry and disaster stockpiling
- Robust, rugged design resistant to environmental stress and accidental adjustment
- Tri‑device system architecture supports a range of emergency scenarios from overdose to severe ARDS