The 'Kanga' has been designed with the health of a newborn infant in mind to help ensure that they are always able to be helped as required without the need for complex equipment. The device works by allowing the infant to be placed within after birth to perform resuscitation if needed without having to bring it to another location. This is of particular benefit in developing nations where the instance of infant mortality is higher given the increased risk.
The 'Kanga' is the design work of Darja Wendel for Laerdal Global Health and identifies how solutions can be created that are focused on streamlining the health experience. In order to continue lowering mortality rates and increasing quality of life, we'll likely continue to see likeminded innovations coming about in the near future.
Newborn Infant Support Cradles
The 'Kanga' Enables Resuscitation Wherever it's Needed
Trend Themes
1. Streamlining Health Experience - Creating solutions that simplify and optimize the healthcare process.
2. Location-specific Medical Devices - Developing medical devices that can be used in remote locations or areas with limited access to healthcare facilities.
3. Reducing Infant Mortality - Implementing innovations aimed at preventing and treating the leading causes of infant mortality.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Equipment - Opportunity to design and manufacture more portable and user-friendly medical devices for various healthcare applications.
2. Emergency Medical Services - Potential for equipping first responders and emergency personnel with specialized tools and equipment to provide immediate medical assistance in any location.
3. Maternal and Child Health - Creating innovative solutions to improve newborn care and reduce infant mortality rates worldwide.