WHAT IS RAIVES?
RAIVES stands for Respiratory Airway IV Extension System. It is non-invasive and a Class 1 medical equipment organizer for trauma settings.
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RAIVES standardizes the organization of invasive equipment such as IVs, monitor cables, and respiratory tubing in medical facilities like the ICU.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
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Non-invasive
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Re-usable
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Can be clipped on hospital beds, IV poles, wheelchairs, gurneys, and ambulance beds
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Compatible with IVs, monitor cables, respiratory tubing, etc.
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​Enhances staff productivity
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Improves patient and staff safety
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Standardizes the organization of medical equipment
MY STORY OF INVENTING RAIVES
While working at UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC), I experienced firsthand how unorganized medical equipment compromised patient safety, staff safety, and staff productivity.
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The issue became apparent when I was assisting a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). I tripped over a cable connected to the patient, causing me to fall and the cable to become dislodged. After this incident, I began noticing that other hospital staff—particularly ICU nurses—were regularly dealing with the same issue, often referred to as “Spaghetti Syndrome.” To manage the tangled equipment, staff resorted to improvised, non–hospital-approved solutions made from tourniquets, popsicle sticks, and tape. I realized that if “Spaghetti Syndrome” was a problem at UC Davis Medical Center, it was likely affecting healthcare facilities everywhere.
Antonio Braham, CEO
My decade long of experience on the front lines empowered him to develop a product that improves patient safety, staff safety, and productivity.
ORGANIZATION TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY
RAIVES Prototype
RAIVES clip attached to a hospital bed rail.
Demo Video about RAIVES
RAIVES clip organization IVs and monitor cables on a hospital bed rail.
THE FACTS
19M
Lines Pulled Out Yearly In the US
It can significantly reduce the time and staff required to untangle and manage the tubes, lines, and cords, leaving clinicians with time saved for completing other tasks and attending to their patients.
$266M
Spent In US Per Year
Replacing Vascular Access Devices Due To Line Pull-Outs & Compromised Catheters
It has paid for itself if one line is prevented from being pulled out.
THE PROBLEMS
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​Unorganized medical equipment leads to decrease in patient safety, staff safety, and staff productivity​
Nurses use a popsicle stick to hold IVs and monitor cables.
Nurses use a tourniquet to hold respiratory tubing.
RAIVES increases staff productivity and decreases the number of accidents.
FAQ
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What type of equipment does the clip hold?
IVs, monitor cables, respiratory tubing, hospital bed cords, Yonkers, and other cords, cables, and tubes clutter the bedside setting in medical facilities.
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What surfaces does the clip hold onto?
The clip can be attached to many surfaces in the hospital such as the railing around a hospital bed, IV pole, wheelchair, and gurney.
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What is RAIVES made out of?
Polypropylene.
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Is RAIVES reusable or disposable?
RAIVES is designed to be sanitized and reused.
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Who is going to be using RAIVES?
Medical professionals that work at the bedside such as ICU nurses or OR staff are the end users of the product.
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Who is going to purchase RAIVES?
RAIVES will be purchased by trauma hospitals such as university hospitals and health systems which have units like the OR or ICU.
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Does the device require assembly?
No, RAIVES comes ready to use out of the package.
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How is the product used?
Attach the RAIVES clip to a hospital bed, IV pole, wheelchair, or gurney.
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How many are suggested to use on a hospital bed?
Two, 1 for each side of the bed with IVs on one side and respiratory tubing on the other.
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Who uses this device?
Nurses and other medical professionals with medical equipment like IVs, monitor cables, and respiratory tubing.
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Where is RAIVES available to purchase?
Order by contacting us through the info on the website.
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Where can the device be shipped?
Anywhere in the USA.