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Every
Measurement
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About Us
At RespÉire we are developing the R3. The first Respiratory Rate measuring device designed by Nurses for Nurses. With Respiratory Rate being monitored only 17% of the time during Observations, The R3 offers a fast, portable and simple to use solution, compared to current manual methods.
FAQ’s
What is Respiration Rate?
Respiration Rate (RR) is one of the 5 key vital signs monitored by Nurses during Observations. It involves counting the number of times the chest rises during a 1 minute period, with each rise counting as 1 breath or 1 RR. A typical Respiration Rate should be between 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Respiration Rate is considered the most important vital sign as it is often the first sign of clinical deterioration, such as from an infection, cardiac arrest or respiratory decline.
What are Observations?
Observations, colloquially known as Obs are one of the key duties of Nurses, that can be dated back to 1676. They are a global standard performed by Nurses in every corner of the world. They Involve the measurement of the 5 vital signs at regular intervals (such as every 4 hours), this includes Blood Pressure, Blood oxygen saturation. Heart Rate, Temperature and Respiration Rate. Each Vital sign is given a parameter, and once it falls outside this parameter it indicates that something is wrong, prompting investigation, diagnosis and pre-emptive treatment.
Why is Respiration Rate not performed?
The reason Respiration Rate is not performed is multi-faceted. This includes the overwhelming nature of Nursing, Growing issues with Understaffing and the Awkward, Inefficient and Outdated nature of manually measuring Respiration Rate. However the key issue lies with measurement as every other vital sign has developed a globally used automatic measuring counterpart except for Respiration Rate, which is still widely disputed. RespÉire aims to solve this by taking a needs led approach that accounts for every aspect of Observations to ensure seamless adoption of the R3.
Meet the Team
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Max Crinion Morgan
FOUNDER
Max Crinion Morgan is a Multi-Award Winning Student Nurse passionate about Healthcare Innovation. He is ISO 13485 Certified and Drives the continuous growth of RespÉire to make fellow Nurses lives easier and improve patient outcomes. -
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David Slowey
Mentor
David Slowey brings 25+ years in senior advisory roles, including advising President Bill Clinton. He is Co-Founder of MVB Ventures and runs the highly selective David Slowey Start-up Programme, mentoring 25 of Irelands most promising start-ups annually, with multiple alumni raising multi-million euro rounds. -
Mark O'Sullivan
Advisor
Mark O'Sullivan is CEO and Co-Founder of NeuroBell, an Irish medtech spin-out developing a portable AI-powered EEG for neonatal seizure detection. He was named Enterprise Ireland HPSU Founder of the Year 2025 for leading NeuroBell’s rapid clinical and commercial progress. His work bridges deep technical innovation with real-world clinical impact and regulatory readiness. -
Myles Murray
Mentor
Myles Murray is Consultant CEO at Polypico Technologies and a seasoned medtech founder with deep R&D expertise. As founder and former CEO of PMD Solutions, he developed RespiraSense, a continuous respiratory rate monitoring device that won the Irish Times Innovation Award. His leadership spans product commercialisation and precision technologies bridging engineering and clinical needs. -
Vincent Forde
Advisor
Vincent Forde is the founder and CEO of Gasgon Medical, an award-winning medtech startup developing the patented AirVault® device to improve safety in IV infusions. He has raised over €7M in equity and grants to advance clinical validation and commercial expansion. Vincent’s leadership blends engineering innovation with regulatory and fundraising success.
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Michael Tar
Mentor
Michael Tar is a MedTech investor and Director of Venture and Innovation Strategy at NAMSA. He advises start-ups on regulatory, clinical, and commercialization strategy while evaluating emerging technologies for investment and partnership. His perspective helps founders align innovation with fundable, regulatory-ready development paths.
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Michelle Keane
Advisor
Michelle Keane is a veteran quality and regulatory professional with 20+ years’ experience in the medical device and biotech sectors. She is a CQI & IRCA Registered MD-QMS Lead Auditor, one of a small number worldwide with verified auditing experience. She audits for an INAB-accredited body, assesses EU MDR compliance, and serves as Ireland’s PRRC representative. Her deep expertise in QMS, ISO standards, and regulatory readiness accelerates medtech innovation toward compliant, investor-ready development.
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Brian Murray
Mentor
Brian Murray brings 30+ years of experience leading product development, technical services, and quality assurance from ideation to manufacturing. He has established international supply chains, implemented Lean Six Sigma systems, and led ISO and CE Marking compliance. such Installation of Standards include ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, GDPR, CE Marking, CE 1090.
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Antoinette Mary Doherty
Advisor
Antoinette Mary Doherty is a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Respiratory Integrated Care and PhD candidate at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, focusing on patient-centred respiratory health and care pathways. She has led innovative community virtual ward initiatives and received HSE excellence awards for patient experience improvements. Her clinical research expertise directly informs medical device relevance in real-world respiratory care.
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Louisa Maher
Mentor
Louisa Maher is an award-winning digital and technology consultant with 25+ years’ experience helping organisations optimise digital strategy, tech platforms, and customer engagement. She founded and leads MOR Digital, delivering advanced web applications, digital transformation, and tech mentoring. Her expertise accelerates go-to-market strategy and digital infrastructure for scalable tech-enabled start-ups.
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Patrick Monahan
Advisor
Patrick Monahan manages multi-million-euro procurement and tendering processes within the Health Service Executive, ensuring full EU and national regulatory compliance. With 10+ years in logistics and procurement, he structures evaluation groups, oversees contracts, and optimises materials sourcing.
