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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Medical Device Innovation

Background:

  • Incentive spirometry (IS) is crucial for preoperative optimization and preventing postoperative pulmonary complications.
  • Conventional IS devices face challenges in pediatric use due to poor cooperation, compliance, and submaximal effort.
  • Pediatric patients often struggle with traditional spirometry, impacting treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an innovative incentive spirometer device tailored for pediatric patients.
  • To enhance cooperation and compliance in children undergoing respiratory therapy using a novel spirometry technique.
  • To present a solution addressing the limitations of conventional IS in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel spirometry device incorporating a toy.
  • The device features a mouthpiece connected to an inflatable plastic strip and generates captivating audio-visual feedback.
  • Children use the toy by blowing into the mouthpiece, triggering progressive buzzing sounds and strip inflation.

Main Results:

  • The toy-based IS device integrates both auditory and visual incentives.
  • Designed to capture children's interest and improve engagement during spirometry.
  • Aims to ensure better patient compliance and participation in respiratory exercises.

Conclusions:

  • The innovative toy-based incentive spirometer offers a promising approach for pediatric respiratory therapy.
  • This device effectively addresses the challenges of cooperation and compliance in young patients.
  • Utilizing engaging incentives can significantly improve the effectiveness of incentive spirometry in children.