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The tailored solution giving neonates a fighting chance

The tailored solution giving neonates a fighting chance

Beyond the Medicine Cabinet
Sea. 1 Ep. 632 min
15 Aug 22
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Central venous catheters, or central lines, deliver life-saving medication to critically ill neonatal and paediatric patients, yet 40% of them are misplaced or migrate due to a serious shortage in fit-for-purpose medical products. Pioneers in the neonatal innovation space, Navi Medical Technologies, are solving this problem with a device enhancing central line placement tailored for bodies as small as 500 grams. Hear the story of Sarah and James, whose son Archie spent 210 days in the NICU, and meet Vascular Access Nurse Stephanie Pitts, and Neonatal Fellow Gillian Foo, who discuss the importance of giving every child the best start from day one. The names behind the innovation Alex Newton – CEO, Executive Director, and Co-Founder of Navi Medical Technologies Christiane Theda – Chief Medical Officer, Executive Director, and Co-Founder of Navi Medical Technologies navitechnologies.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.