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2022

-2023

InnAccel Technologies: Developing Saans, a CPAP device to provide short-term breathing

USAID

InnAccel Technologies: Developing Saans, a CPAP device to provide short-term breathing support

Saans is a patented, multi-powered, multi-mode, infrastructure-independent, non-invasive ventilation device that provides short-term breathing support for infants suffering from Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS).

Saans, a patented, infrastructure-independent, non-invasive, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device with manual powering option, provides short-term breathing support for infants in respiratory distress. IPE Global under SAMRIDH supported InnAccel with deployment of CPAP devices. We supported development of training modules, trainings for medical staff, pilot implementation, and liasioning support with state governments in Jharkhand through Project SAMVEG.

Key Outcomes

  • 600+ infants/neonates treated so far
  • 300+ CPAP devices deployed in public health facilities & medical colleges in Assam in partnership with CCAMP and State Health Department
  • 160 units of Saans deployed across different district hospitals & medical colleges of Assam
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