Liberate Medical

About

Liberate Medical is an innovative medical technology company based in Crestwood, Kentucky, specializing in advanced respiratory care solutions for critically ill patients. The company has developed the VentFree Respiratory Muscle Stimulator, a groundbreaking non-invasive neuromuscular electrical stimulation device designed specifically for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units. The VentFree system represents a significant advancement in respiratory care technology, utilizing targeted electrical stimulation to contract abdominal wall muscles during mechanical ventilation. This innovative approach helps prevent respiratory muscle atrophy while patients are ventilated, potentially reducing ventilation duration and ICU length of stay. The company operates under the mission of preparing patients to wean from day one of mechanical ventilation by keeping critical respiratory muscles active throughout the treatment process. Liberate Medical has achieved important regulatory milestones, including CE marking for the European Economic Area and FDA Emergency Use Authorization in the United States, specifically for COVID-19 patients. Clinical pilot studies have demonstrated promising results, suggesting the VentFree device may significantly reduce mechanical ventilation duration compared to standard care protocols. Located in Kentucky, Liberate Medical continues to advance respiratory care technology through evidence-based medical device development, serving healthcare facilities focused on improving patient outcomes in critical care environments.