Why medical devices designed for Western hospitals may not work in rural India

Medical devices that work in well-equipped hospitals may not be suitable for rural healthcare facilities that lack reliable electricity, compressed oxygen supplies or specialist expertise. InnAccel's Saans respiratory support device for newborns highlights how technology can be designed around these constraints. Backed by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), the startup has deployed close to 2,500 devices and provided breathing support to more than three lakh babies, according to its founder.
The accompanying video examines how C-CAMP supports innovators with funding…
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