Substitution of specialized respiratory therapists with general nurses for complex ventilator management creates patient safety risks due to nurses' lack of proficiency.

General nurses lack the specialized training and experience to safely manage ventilators, BiPAP modes, troubleshooting, and initiation in ICU and NICU settings, and virtual RT help may not be sufficient for real-time emergencies.

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May 28, 2026

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Mobile clinical decision support app for ventilator management

App Concept

Ventilator Safety Assistant

A clinical decision support mobile app for nurses managing ventilators, providing step-by-step guidance on modes, alarms, and troubleshooting. It integrates with the hospital's EMR and RT virtual support to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.

Key Features

Step-by-step ventilator mode setup and alarm troubleshooting
Quick reference for BiPAP and ventilator initiation protocols
Emergency checklist for common NICU/ICU scenarios
Integration with virtual respiratory therapist consults via video/call

Target Users: Nurses and respiratory therapists in hospital ICU, NICU, and step-down units

Revenue Model: $15-25 per user per month hospital subscription, or bundled with existing EMR platforms

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