CASE STUDY
Next generation high-risk newborn resuscitation device
EARLY LIFE
THEME
UNMET NEED
A recent global survey of leading paediatric and neonatal resuscitation experts highlighted the need to develop technologies for the delivery room in order to improve healthcare delivery outcomes and neonatal survival in intensive care settings.
PROJECT CONCEPT / SOLUTION
This project aimed to design and collect pilot data for an advanced neonatal resuscitation vital signs monitoring system. Following a successful MRC Confidence in Concept study that captured key clinical data from acutely sick newborns, this proof of concept project aimed to analyse these data to design a working prototype of an advanced neonatal resuscitation system.
SUPPORT PROVIDED
FUNDING
Our team provided pump priming funding for the proof of concept pilot study. Further funding was secured through funding applications submitted by the Early life theme lead, Professor Don Sharkey.
STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIONS
Our team supported the establishment of industry and university partnerships with key stakeholders throughout this project.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our team provided general oversight and support of the proof of concept work and ensured key deadlines and deliverables were achieved.
FUNDING
Funding was provided by the Medical Research Council and NIHR Children and Young People MedTech Co-operative (NIHR CYP MedTech, now known as the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Paediatrics and Child Health).
STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT
BEFORE SUPPORT
BASIC IDEA
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
PROTOTYPE VALIDATION
CLINICAL TESTING
REGULATORY APPROVAL
MANUFACTURING
COMMERCIALLY / PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
CURRENT STAGE
BASIC IDEA
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
PROTOTYPE VALIDATION
CLINICAL TESTING
REGULATORY APPROVAL
MANUFACTURING
COMMERCIALLY / PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
POTENTIAL IMPACT
The pilot data produced by this proof of concept project was used for a successful £1.02 million NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme application with an industrial partner.
Our Early Life theme lead, Professor Don Sharkey, has also published a research paper in Early Human Development following the success of this project.
NEXT STEPS
The project team aim to continue developing this life-saving technology in partnership with industry collaborators.
PARTNERS