Inspirar provides intelligent, low-cost mechanical ventilators designed for rapid production and ease of use. Their VI-C19 ventilator offers multiple operating modes and advanced patient data monitoring, with a platform enabling remote oversight of equipment functionality.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a critical shortage of mechanical ventilators, straining healthcare systems and impacting patient outcomes. Traditional ventilator production cycles are often lengthy and complex, hindering rapid deployment during public health crises.
Solution
Inspirar develops and provides intelligent, low-cost mechanical ventilators designed for rapid production and ease of use, addressing the critical need for accessible respiratory support. Their VI-C19 ventilator offers multiple operating modes and advanced patient data monitoring capabilities. The platform enables remote monitoring of ventilator performance across multiple levels, from individual beds to centralized control centers, facilitating proactive maintenance and optimized resource allocation. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the efficiency of medical resource utilization in healthcare settings.
Target Audience
Inspirar targets hospitals, healthcare networks, and emergency response organizations requiring scalable and cost-effective mechanical ventilation solutions.
Features
- VI-C19 Ventilator: ANVISA-approved mechanical ventilator with seven operating modes.
- Configurable Alarms: Supports high/low minute volume, high/low tidal volume, and high/low pressure alerts.
- Patient Data Monitoring: Records event history with timestamps and allows for automatic calculation of predicted body weight for calibration.
- Auto-Test Functionality: Performs self-checks on startup to ensure operational readiness.
- Scalable Architecture: Designed for straightforward integration into hospital environments.
- Interactive Touchscreen Interface: Features a 10" color touchscreen for intuitive operation and monitoring.
- Multi-Level Monitoring: Offers individual bed-side control, centralized monitoring for multiple units by intensivists, and remote monitoring for preventive actions.
- Remote Performance Monitoring: Enables distant oversight of equipment functionality to detect and address instabilities.
- Ventilation Control Parameters: Supports VCV, PCV, and PSV modes with detailed parameter adjustments including tidal volume, pressure, flow, PEEP, I:E ratio, and FiO2.