Pumani bubble CPAP technical guide
This series of technical films offers guidance on how to repair and service parts of the Pumani bubble CPAP machine. It has step-by-step instructions on how to diagnose faults to replace or service components.
CPAP machines provide a mix of air and oxygen with a bit of pressure to help premature babies to breathe. In the developed world new CPAP machines can cost thousands of pounds.
The Pumani bubble CPAP was developed by biomedical engineering students from RICE University in Texas working with clinicians in Malawi. It is now used across Africa.
Troubleshooting guide for Pumani bubble CPAP
If you can find the issue you’re experiencing from the following suggestions, you can click to be directed to the most relevant video to help you solve the problem. Alternatively, choose from the full set of technical videos in the next section below.
The CPAP machine does not turn on
The CPAP turns on, but the Total Flow does not reach its maximum when NOT connected to an oxygen source
The CPAP turns on, but air does not flow from the outlet or patient port
The CPAP turns on, but the oxygen or total flowmeter does not rise
Index of Pumani bubble CPAP technical films
If you can find the issue you’re experiencing from the following suggestions, you can click to be directed to the most relevant video to help you solve the problem. Alternatively, choose from the full set of technical videos in the next section below.
