Purpose To develop a specific device for pleural drainage in hypertensive pneumothorax. Methods The prototype was modeled from the free version of a 3D modeling application, printed on a 3D printer ...

Pam Thomson-Kai's son Sawyer was just 7 months old when he stopped breathing. He was rushed to hospital, where he was revived and put on a breathing machine. Then the doctors asked his parents whether ...

Introduction: Tracheostomy is one of the standard procedures in intensive care medicine. In the context of tracheostomy tube-, dysphagia- and decannulation management the selection of the appropriate ...

Correspondence to Dr Prema Nanavaty, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA; prema_nanavaty{at}rush.edu Flexible bronchoscopy is a cornerstone ...

Abstract: Current percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) exposes clinicians to respiratory pathogens, increasing infection risks. Roboticizing PDT can reduce these risks but requires precise ...

Introduction Maintaining haemodynamic stability is crucial but challenging during the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia (GA) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass ...

Purpose Children living with respiratory support rely on medical technology, either fully or partially, throughout the day to meet their breathing requirements. Although children and young people ...

Coughing, suctioning, and humidification can help reduce secretions. Preventing the buildup of secretions is an important part of tracheostomy care. People who have a tracheostomy typically experience ...

The researchers behind the frog embryo ‘xenobots’ are now focusing on similar automatons made from human material—with unexpected results. By Andrew Paul Published Nov 30, 2023 3:20 PM EST Get the ...

Introduction: Endotracheal suction plays a crucial role in the management of mechanically ventilated patients. This study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of suction tubes with ...