Episode 45: 'Rethinking Respiratory Care for Newborns' with John Konsin

How Prapela Is Using Breakthrough Science to Improve Breathing and Oxygenation

In this episode, David and Hannah are joined by John Konsin, Founder and CEO of Prapela, to explore how breakthrough science is being used to improve breathing and oxygenation in newborns.

John introduces Prapela’s noninvasive stimulation therapy, which is based on the science of stochastic resonance. By applying precise and gentle stimulation, Prapela aims to improve breathing rhythm and lung function in newborns, offering a fundamentally different approach to respiratory support.

The conversation explores why current respiratory treatments often fall short for babies, particularly those born prematurely or exposed to opioids, and how Prapela’s therapy could change outcomes for some of the most vulnerable infants. John also shares the realities of building a paediatric focused medtech company, the importance of rigorous clinical evaluation, and what it takes to move novel science from lab to bedside.

Since 2017, Prapela has received more than 8 million dollars in awards and grant funding to support clinical studies focused on improving treatment for opioid exposed newborns and preterm infants with apnea of prematurity. 

This episode is a powerful reminder that innovation designed specifically for newborns can reshape neonatal care and why children are Not Mini Adults.

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Copyright Lisa Fitzgibbon 2000
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Violin Jane Griffiths

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