Pausing a feeding pump for a few seconds while repositioning a patient is a pointless ritual that does not meaningfully prevent aspiration, yet is mandated by protocol.

Current protocols around stopping feeding pumps before repositioning are not evidence-based and create unnecessary work without improving patient safety.

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2Mild

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May 10, 2026

App Concept

AspirationGuard

AspirationGuard is a clinical decision support app that provides evidence-based, real-time guidance on feeding pump management during patient repositioning. It integrates with hospital protocols and EMRs to replace outdated rituals with rational, risk-based recommendations.

Key Features

Evidence-based algorithm for when to pause/resume feeding
Integration with hospital EMR and feeding pump interfaces
Real-time alerts and documentation of rationale
Audit trail for compliance and quality improvement

Target Users: Nurses and nursing managers in acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities

Revenue Model: Per-hospital subscription fee (e.g., $500/month for up to 100 beds), with optional per-user premium tier for mobile access

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