Development and Analysis of an Endotracheal Tube Stabilization Device (ETSD) Indicated for the Patient with Maxillofacial Burn Injuries

Abstract

Background: Maxillofacial burns are a common injury among servicemembers. Burn patients often require endotracheal intubation and the fixation of the endotracheal tube can be a problem for patients with facial tissue damage. The current solutions for this problem often result in longer treatment times, facial scarring, and more tissue damage, while also requiring extensive effort from the care providers. Objective: The goal of this project was to develop a device that could stabilize an endotracheal tube while reducing the localized pressure on the vulnerable regions of the head. Additionally, it was important to design the device to be ergonomic in nature for the sake of the health care providers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 2021
Accession Number
AD1123086

Entities

People

  • Justin Bequette
  • Molly Marbut
  • Reginald Jr Vaughn
  • Sylvain Cardin
  • William D'angelo

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Airway Management
  • Assembly
  • Burns
  • Casualties
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fungi
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Infection
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Hospitals
  • Palate
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Resins
  • Simulations
  • Stereolithography
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma or Military Medicine