Imagine Devices develops a patent‑pending multi‑function feeding tube that integrates respiratory support and continuous vital‑sign monitoring into a single, skin‑friendly catheter. By embedding pressure and physiological sensors directly in the tube, the system eliminates external wires and adhesives, reducing skin injury, device clutter, and nursing workload while enabling more accurate therapy and uninterrupted kangaroo care. The solution targets neonatal intensive care units seeking safer, more efficient monitoring for preterm infants.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Preterm infants in NICUs require multiple wires, adhesives, and separate devices for feeding, respiratory support, and vital‑sign monitoring, which can damage fragile skin, cause discomfort, impede skin‑to‑skin care, and increase nursing workload.
Solution
Imagine Devices is developing a multi‑function feeding tube that incorporates respiratory support and continuous vital‑sign monitoring into a single, skin‑friendly catheter. By embedding sensors directly in the tube, the system provides real‑time airway pressure data and physiological metrics without external wires or adhesive patches. This integrated approach reduces device clutter, protects the infant’s delicate skin, and enables safer, more accurate respiratory therapy. The streamlined design also simplifies nursing tasks and facilitates uninterrupted kangaroo care, improving both clinical efficiency and family bonding.
Target Audience
Primary customers are neonatal intensive care units, including clinicians, neonatal nurses, and hospital administrators seeking safer, more efficient monitoring solutions for preterm infants.
Features
- Feeding tube with built‑in pressure sensors delivering continuous, accurate airway pressure measurements
- Integrated vital‑sign sensors (e.g., heart rate, oxygen saturation) within the catheter for real‑time monitoring
- Skin‑compatible materials and adhesive‑free design to prevent skin breakdown and infection
- Consolidated wiring eliminates external cables, reducing clutter and enhancing infant mobility for kangaroo care
- Data transmission to a secure platform for clinician review, supporting faster decision‑making and reduced nurse workload
- Patent‑pending technology designed for seamless integration into existing NICU workflows