An experimental pleural drainage device in hypertensive pneumothorax
Bruno Filipe Viotto Petta1, Renato Fernando Cazanti1, Carlos Edmundo Rodrigues Fontes2
1Fellow Master degree. Postgraduate Program in Management, Technology and Innovation in Emergency and Urgency - Department of Medicine - Universidade Estadual de Maringá - Maringa (PR), Brazil.
Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
|August 25, 2021
Summary
Researchers developed a novel device for pleural drainage in hypertensive pneumothorax. The 3D-printed prototype showed feasibility in a simulator but needs further refinement for clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Thoracic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Hypertensive pneumothorax presents a critical challenge in thoracic emergencies.
- Existing pleural drainage methods may have limitations in specific clinical scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a novel, 3D-printable device specifically for pleural drainage in hypertensive pneumothorax.
- To assess the feasibility and reproducibility of the prototype in a simulated environment.
Main Methods:
- A prototype device was designed using 3D modeling software.
- The prototype was fabricated using ABS® plastic via 3D printing.
- The device's performance was tested in a simulated pleural drainage setup.
Main Results:
- The 3D-printed prototype demonstrated feasible and reproducible pleural drainage within the simulator.
- The device successfully managed simulated pleural drainage, indicating functional potential.
Conclusions:
- The developed prototype is functional in a simulated setting for pleural drainage.
- Further improvements and clinical validation are necessary before human application of the device.
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