NEONATAL VENTILATOR — nCPAP + CONVENTIONAL
fabian® +nCPAP Evolution
The fabian +nCPAP Evolution (ZOLL) combines non-invasive ventilation (nCPAP) with conventional modes on a single compact platform — for newborns, premature infants and children up to 30 kg. It includes Volume Guarantee, PRICO for automatic FiO₂ control, an electromagnetic expiratory valve and the Infant Flow® LP interface to minimise the work of breathing.
Model: ZOLL fabian +nCPAP Evolution
CONCEPT
Nasal CPAP with conventional-ventilator power
nCPAP (nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the gold standard in managing respiratory distress in premature infants — it keeps the alveoli open and reduces the need for intubation. The fabian +nCPAP Evolution goes a step further: it offers quality nCPAP plus all conventional modes, so you can transition invasive ↔ non-invasive on the same device, without moving the newborn between machines.
- nCPAP with Infant Flow® LP (low pressure) interface
- Full invasive conventional modes
- Volume Guarantee — target tidal volume maintained automatically
- Optional PRICO — automatic FiO₂ control
- Automatic leak compensation — essential in neonatal NIV
SMART FEATURES
Automation for neonatal lung protection
The premature lung needs precisely regulated pressure and oxygen, breath by breath. The fabian +nCPAP Evolution automates critical decisions — the clinician sets the target, the ventilator does the rest.
nCPAP
Infant Flow® LP — minimal work of breathing
The Infant Flow® LP (low pressure) interface is the gold standard for neonatal nCPAP. It significantly reduces the newborn's work of breathing through the unique design of the flow generator.
- Minimal work of breathing for the premature infant
- Compatible with nasal prongs and neonatal masks
- Gold standard for RDS management
- Precise pressure setting, without fluctuations
VG
Volume Guarantee
You set the target tidal volume for the newborn and the ventilator automatically adjusts the inspiratory pressure breath by breath to maintain it. It protects the immature lung from volutrauma and reduces VT variability.
- Target tidal volume maintained automatically
- Reduces VT variability between breaths
- Anti-volutrauma protection
- Compatible with conventional modes
PRICO
Automatic FiO₂ control (optional)
PRICO (Predictive Intelligent Control of Oxygenation) automatically adjusts FiO₂ to keep SpO₂ within the target range. Clinical studies show it is significantly more effective than manual control and reduces nursing workload.
- FiO₂ adjusted automatically for target SpO₂
- Reduces time in hypo- and hyperoxia
- Clinically proven more effective than manual control
- Reduces clinical staff workload
CONTROL
Electromagnetic valve + alarms
The electromagnetic expiratory valve ensures precise control of the set pressure, breath by breath. Manual and automatic alarm management, configurable by specialty.
- Electromagnetic valve for stable pressure
- Configurable manual + automatic alarms
- Reusable or single-use flow sensors
- Automatic leak compensation
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
fabian +nCPAP Evolution operating parameters
| Patient categories | Neonatal, infant, pediatric — up to 30 kg |
|---|---|
| Non-invasive modes | nCPAP · NIV · BiPhasic CPAP |
| Conventional modes | IMV · SIMV · PSV · PCV · CMV |
| NIV interface | Infant Flow® LP — nasal prongs and neonatal masks |
| Volume Guarantee | Included |
| PRICO | Optional — automatic FiO₂ control |
| Sensor dead space | 0,9 mL (neonatal) |
| Flow sensors | Hot-wire anemometer — reusable or single-use |
| Expiratory valve | Electromagnetic, for precise pressure control |
| Leak compensation | Automatic — essential in neonatal NIV |
| Internal battery | 2,5 ore |
| Compliance | CE marked (Europe). Not FDA-cleared for the USA. |
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
Where the fabian +nCPAP Evolution makes the difference
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Premature respiratory distress (RDS)
Early nCPAP reduces the need for intubation and invasive ventilation — the gold standard per evidence-based medicine.
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Post-extubation support
Transitioning invasive → nCPAP on the same device reduces the risk of re-intubation.
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Apnea of prematurity
CPAP with back-up modes for managing apnea episodes.
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NICU & PICU
Covers the full spectrum of non-invasive and invasive ventilatory support for newborns and small children.
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Severe bronchiolitis
nCPAP in infants with bronchiolitis — an alternative to intubation in selected cases.
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Weaning ventilator
Gradual transition from invasive ventilation to nCPAP, then nasal flow — on the same device.
COMPARISON WITH fabian HFO
fabian +nCPAP Evolution vs fabian HFO
| fabian +nCPAP Evolution | fabian HFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | Neonatal + pediatric ≤ 30 kg | Neonatal + pediatric ≤ 30 kg |
| HFOV | No | Yes — with active inspiration + expiration |
| FOT | No | Yes — exclusive |
| nCPAP | Yes — primary focus with Infant Flow® LP | Yes, included |
| Conventional modes | Yes | Yes |
| Volume Guarantee | Included | Included |
| PRICO | Optional | Included |
| Recommended for | NICUs that prioritise nCPAP — moderate budget | Reference NICUs with severe cases (RDS, PPHN) |
WHY fabian +nCPAP Evolution
Essential versatility in the NICU
The fabian +nCPAP Evolution covers the two main needs of a neonatology unit: nCPAP for mild-to-moderate respiratory distress and conventional ventilation for severe cases. The invasive → non-invasive → nasal flow transition happens on the same device, without moving the patient between machines.
- Infant Flow® LP interface — gold standard for nCPAP
- Volume Guarantee + PRICO for personalised ventilation
- Built in Switzerland (Acutronic, a ZOLL division)
- Compact, easy to move between NICU stations
- CE marked; lower cost than the fabian HFO
Interested in the fabian +nCPAP Evolution?
Hellimed provides technical consulting, clinical demonstrations and training for the fabian +nCPAP Evolution — for neonatology wards, NICU and PICU. We help you compare it with the fabian HFO and choose the right model for your budget and needs.
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