Breathing for Babies™



Vayu bubble
CPAP System

First high quality newborn and infant bCPAP system that does not require electricity, medical compressed air, or manual power.

Need:

Newborn and Infant Respiratory Distress

Nearly 4 million newborns and infants die every year before their first birthday. Respiratory distress is a leading cause. High quality respiratory support is needed but previous methods for providing the necessary oxygen concentrations, flow rates, pressures, and humidification are not globally accessible. 

Existing solutions are out of reach for 90% of the world

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a effective treatment. But despite CPAP’s established safety, efficacy, and relative simplicity, existing CPAP systems are out of reach because they…

Why doesn’t the Vayu bCPAP System need electricity or medical compressed air?

Learn how the Vayu Blender works here

COVID-19 Response Spotlight
The device provides an alternative treatment for newborns and infants undergoing CPAP using ventilators. When the Vayu bCPAP System is used, ventilators can be freed up for adult COVID-19 patients. Because of this, the device has been granted US FDA Emergency Use Authorization to help fight against COVID-19.

A Disruptive Solution:

Accessibility Matters

The Vayu bCPAP System… 

1. Does not require electricity or medical compressed air, only pressurized oxygen

2. Is simple to use and easy to maintain

3. Costs a fraction of the price of previous CPAP systems

Quality of Care Matters

The Vayu bCPAP System… 

1. Pressurizes, humidifies, filters, and enriches breathing gases with oxygen

2. Has evidence based circuit for low imposed work of breathing

3. Is authorized for Emergency Use by the US FDA and approval by local in-country regulatory bodies

The total number of countries that the Vayu bCPAP System has been implemented in. 

Mobile & Online Training Resources

There are several training resources available for facilities implementing the Vayu bCPAP System including:

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FAQs

What oxygen sources do the Vayu bCPAP System work with?
The Vayu bCPAP System is compatible with central wall supply oxygen, oxygen tanks, and high pressure (20 psi+) oxygen concentrators. To use the Vayu bCPAP System, the oxygen source must have an adjustable flowmeter at the outlet.
How do I know the system is working properly?
Continuous bubbling in the pressure generator jar is a simple indicator that bCPAP is being delivered.
What kind of engineering support and maintenance does the Vayu bCPAP System require?

The Vayu bCPAP System has no electrical components or moving parts that require advanced maintenance.

What kind of engineering support and maintenance does the Vayu bCPAP System require?

The Vayu bCPAP System has no electrical components or moving parts that require advanced maintenance.