Design, development, and face validation of an intubation simulation device using real‐time force data feedback

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objectives

To develop a novel laryngoscope device capable of dynamically measuring force and torque measurements in real‐time during intubation and to explore the efficacy of such a device through a face validation simulation.

Methods

The torque sensor laryngoscope is designed for use during intubation and is modeled after a standard, single‐use plastic laryngoscope. After device calibration, a face validation study was performed with intubation experts in the field. Quantitative data (intubation force metrics) and qualitative data (expert feedback on the device) were collected from three intubations using a Mac blade and three intubations with the Miller blade.

Results

Three experts (two anesthesiologists and one otolaryngologist) participated in the st

SUBMITTER: Rao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9575137 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature