ApneBootPeer-Reviewed PublicationClinical Study
ApneBoot: A Novel Device for Apnea Management in Premature Infants
Year
2020
Location
🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Investigators
Mona Sharma, Triloki Keshri, Sourabh Shetty, Ratul Narain, Ranjan Pejaver
Institutions
BEMPU Health Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore · Meenakshi Hospital (People Tree Hospitals), Bangalore
Published In
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research
Background & Methods
A device review and clinical description article summarizing the design, mechanism, and initial clinical evidence base for the ApneBoot system for neonatal apnea management. The article describes the ApneBoot's dual function — pulse oximetry-based apnea detection and automatic tactile stimulation via a vibrating foot device — and synthesizes evidence from the Lingaldinna 2019 pilot study alongside data from an ongoing randomized controlled trial.
Key Results
- 1The ApneBoot represents a novel two-in-one system combining apnea detection with automatic auto-resolution via foot vibration.
- 2The device avoids unnecessary physical handling of the baby by nursing staff, reducing cross-infection risk.
- 3Clinical evidence from the Lingaldinna 2019 pilot supports a 70% apnea auto-resolution efficacy.
- 4A 12-hour history feature allows doctors to review the number of apnea events in the previous 12 hours.
Why This Matters
This article contextualizes the ApneBoot within the broader landscape of apnea management in prematurity, explaining why automatic tactile stimulation is a significant advance over alarm-only devices. It is the primary reference article for clinicians learning about the ApneBoot's design rationale and clinical evidence.
How to Cite
Sharma M, Keshri T, Shetty S, Narain R, Pejaver R. ApneBoot: a novel device for apnea management in premature infants. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research. 2020.