Validation of 3D printed MAYO tubes and stethoscope in simulated medical environment - Tools fabricated with additive manufacturing for emergency care.

ABSTRACT: Emergency and disaster medical care often face resource or equipment shortages. 3D printing technology has been proven to be effective in cases with insufficient supply chains. MAYO tubes and stethoscopes are essential components of ABCDE patient examinations; however, 3D-printed variants have not been fully tested. These 3D-printed instruments were substituted and validated in a simulated pre-hospital environment. In total, 26 participants were included in this study. Fifteen clinicians or paramedics with at least 3 years of professional experience and 10 medical students. One student was excluded because he had relevant experience with emergency care. As basic tasks, the placement of MAYO tubes and auscultation with stethoscopes were performed using medical simulators. 3D printed instrum

SUBMITTER: Molnar F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10616327 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature