SAANS

The Problem

Over one million newborns die annually within 28 days due to inadequate breathing support. Timely interventions like CPAP and HFNC could reduce mortality by up to 50%, but current systems rely on compressed oxygen, electricity, and specialized equipment limiting access in low-resource settings where these tools are most needed.

The Solution

Saans is an infrastructure-independent, low-skill device that delivers gold-standard respiratory support to newborns and pediatric patients, typically available only in NICUs with sophisticated infrastructure.

Features:

1. Multi-therapy flexibility: Saans provides multiple therapies in a single device, offering caregivers the flexibility to optimize care while minimizing investment in additional equipment.

2. Infrastructure independence: With a built-in air source, six hours of battery backup, and the capability to work with oxygen concentrators, cylinders, and piped oxygen, Saans reduces dependence on existing infrastructure.

3. User-friendly monitoring: It features a digital, dynamic display for monitoring key parameters like Flow, FiO2, and Pressure, with inbuilt alarms to reduce caregiver dependency and lower training and skill requirements.

4. Advanced connectivity: The system supports remote data sharing and potentially an AI-based clinical decision support system.

These features make the Saans system an essential tool for enabling caregivers to deliver gold-standard therapy to every newborn in need.

Stats

2,600+ of SAANS' neonatal respiratory support system are deployed across India and Sub-Saharan Africa.