Liberate Medical

About

Liberate Medical, based in Crestwood, Kentucky, is an innovative pharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in respiratory muscle stimulation technology for critical care applications. 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. This FDA Emergency Use Authorization approved device addresses a critical need in respiratory care by actively contracting expiratory muscles during mechanical ventilation, helping to prevent respiratory muscle atrophy that commonly occurs in critically ill patients. The VentFree system can be implemented from day one of mechanical ventilation, even with sedated patients, providing healthcare providers with an essential tool for maintaining respiratory muscle function throughout the ventilation process. Liberate Medical holds CE marking for distribution throughout the European Economic Area, demonstrating their commitment to international quality standards and regulatory compliance. The company focuses on reducing ventilation duration and ICU length of stay through their innovative approach to respiratory muscle maintenance. Their technology represents a significant advancement in critical care medicine, offering healthcare facilities a proven solution for improving patient outcomes while potentially reducing healthcare costs associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation and extended ICU stays.