Portable, Neonatal, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Device for Low-Resource Settings: Evaluation of Feasibility through Simulation and Prototyping

An estimated 9 million infants are born prematurely each year in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, and the leading cause of death in preterms is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a popular treatment for RDS and has been proven to be safe, feasible, and effective for use in low- and middle-income...