Clarivent Bubble Helmet

Many methods for providing respiratory support to patients are currently in use, however more
commonly available techniques such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) are not
appropriate for ventilation of patients with airborne infectious diseases due to the risk of
aerosolization endangering other patients and hospital staff. Clarivent is working with BCIT to further develop a sealed device to provide non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
to patients and allow for the provision of respiratory therapy with widely available methods
such as CPAP, while minimizing the risk of infection for other patients and staff.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nigel Halsted

Student:

Partner:

Clarivent Medical

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Biotechnology

University:

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Program: