Clinical Proof of Concept for Stabilization of Tracheostomy Tubes Using Novel DYNAtraq Device.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tracheostomy is one of the most common surgical strategies in intensive care units (ICU) and provides relevant clinical benefit for multiple indications. However, the complications associated with its use range from 5 to 40% according to different series. The risk of these complications could be reduced if fixation strategies and alignment of the tracheostomy tube with respect to the tracheal axis are improved.

Aim

To build a functional device of technological innovation in respiratory medicine for the fixation and alignment of tracheostomy cannula (acronym DYNAtraq) and to evaluate its feasibility and safety in a pilot study in mechanically ventilated patients.

Methods

Study carried out in four phases: (1) design engineering and functional prototyping of

SUBMITTER: Orozco-Levi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9289456 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature