Table 1.
Features from the UNICEF target product profile for neonatal continuous positive airway pressure for use in low- and middle-income countries (88).
| Characteristic | Optimal | Minimal |
|---|---|---|
| Technical characteristics | ||
| Flow driver | Integrated (on-board air compressor) | |
| Oxygen flow capacity | 0–10 LPM | |
| Pressure | 5–8 cm H2O | |
| Total blended flow | 0–10 LPM | |
| Humidification | Heated humidification | None |
| Alarms | Audio and visual | Audio power |
| Purchasing | ||
| Accessories | Non-proprietary | Proprietary |
| Consumables | Reusable | Available |
| Instrument pricing (without shipping costs) | <US$1,000 | <US$2,000 |
| Utility requirements | ||
| Power source | Mains with battery backup | Mains |
| Battery | Rechargeable | None |
| Voltage | Matches that available in purchasing country | |