ReddyPort offers a unique oral care and communication system that enables clinicians to provide moisture relief and routine oral care for BiPAP patients without removing the mask. This technology addresses the issue of dry mouth and oral biofilm accumulation, which can significantly increase the risk of pneumonia in patients undergoing non-invasive ventilation.
Funding
$2.5M 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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Problem
Patients undergoing Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) therapy often experience dry mouth and accumulation of virulent oral biofilm. Current methods of providing oral care require mask removal, which can interrupt therapy and increase the risk of lung compromise. The accumulation of virulent biofilm can lead to micro-aspiration into the lungs, contributing to a significantly higher incidence of pneumonia compared to other hospitalized patients.
Solution
ReddyPort offers an oral care and communication system designed specifically for BiPAP patients, enabling clinicians to provide moisture relief and routine oral care without removing the mask or interrupting therapy. The system facilitates access to the oral cavity, allowing for effective removal of oral biofilm and alleviation of dry mouth, thereby reducing the risk of pneumonia associated with NIV. By providing a means for oral care without mask removal, ReddyPort helps maintain lung compliance and minimizes therapy disruption. The system also enables effective communication with the patient without interrupting ventilation.
Target Audience
The primary users are clinicians and respiratory therapists in hospitals and other healthcare facilities who provide non-invasive ventilation therapy to patients.
Features
- Oral access port integrated into the BiPAP mask for easy access to the oral cavity.
- Moisture relief system to combat dry mouth, a common side effect of NIV therapy.
- Enables routine oral care without mask removal, reducing the risk of lung compromise.
- Facilitates communication with the patient without interrupting ventilation.
- Designed to minimize disruption to the patient's respiratory therapy.