Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Oxygen Delivering System III: Tracheostomy and T-piece01:23

Oxygen Delivering System III: Tracheostomy and T-piece

1.4K
Oxygen delivery is critical in clinical care, especially for patients with respiratory disorders or those undergoing surgical procedures. Various systems, such as tracheostomy and the T-piece, deliver oxygen to the lungs, ensuring adequate arterial oxygenation.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a surgically created opening (stoma) in the anterior part of the trachea. It is used to establish a patient airway, bypass an upper airway obstruction, simplify the removal of secretions, permit long-term...
1.4K
Oxygen Delivering System II: Venturi Mask and Transtracheal Oxygen01:16

Oxygen Delivering System II: Venturi Mask and Transtracheal Oxygen

730
Oxygen therapy is a pivotal aspect of medical care, particularly for patients with respiratory ailments. Two prominent oxygen-delivering systems include the Venturi mask and the transtracheal oxygen catheter.
Venturi Mask
The Venturi mask, named after the Venturi effect, is designed to deliver precise oxygen concentrations. It consists of a large tube with an oxygen inlet that narrows down, causing a pressure drop that pulls air in through adjustable side ports. The mask is a lightweight,...
730
Tracheostomy Suctioning II: Procedure01:23

Tracheostomy Suctioning II: Procedure

350
Tracheostomy suctioning is a vital nursing procedure that involves removing secretions from the tracheostomy tube to maintain airway patency and prevent respiratory complications. Nurses need to understand the proper technique for tracheostomy suctioning to ensure patient safety and comfort. In this guide, we will outline the step-by-step process for performing tracheostomy suctioning, including preparing the sterile field, donning personal protective equipment (PPE), lubricating and connecting...
350
Mechanical Ventilation II: Invasive Ventilation01:23

Mechanical Ventilation II: Invasive Ventilation

185
Ventilators are essential medical equipment used to aid patients with respiratory difficulties. Their primary function is to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by providing mechanical ventilation. There are two general classes of mechanical ventilators: negative-pressure and positive-pressure ventilators.
Negative-Pressure Ventilators
Negative-pressure ventilators create a vacuum around the chest or body to draw air into the lungs, simulating breathing. This method does not require an...
185
Oxygen Delivering System I: Nasal Cannula and Face Mask01:26

Oxygen Delivering System I: Nasal Cannula and Face Mask

406
The human body requires oxygen to function, and when the natural process of respiration is hindered, external devices, including the following, are needed to help deliver this vital gas.
Nasal Cannula
A nasal cannula is a lightweight tube split at one end into two prongs and placed in the nostrils. It is typically used to deliver low to medium levels of oxygen.
Suggested flow rate: The suggested flow rate for a nasal cannula typically ranges between 1 and 6 L/min.
Oxygen percentage setting:...
406
Suctioning the Oropharyngeal Airway01:25

Suctioning the Oropharyngeal Airway

269
In preparing for oropharyngeal airway suctioning, a nurse must gather all necessary equipment, including a suction unit with tubing, a prepackaged suction kit, sterile gloves, water or saline for irrigation, a water-soluble lubricant, and additional personal protective equipment (such as a gown, mask, and goggles) to control infections.
After assembling the equipment, the nurse should practice hand hygiene and don appropriate PPE according to infection control guidelines to avoid the...
269

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Detecting Performance Drift in AI Models for Medical Image Analysis Using CUSUM Chart.

Journal of imaging informatics in medicine·2026
Same author

Toward autonomous robotic-assisted and microrobotic surgery.

Science advances·2026
Same author

Longitudinal analysis of CYFRA 21-1 levels in patients with pulmonary nodules: Differential trajectories between benign and malignant cases.

PloS one·2026
Same author

The LTI-01-2001 phase 2a trial of intrapleural LTI-01 in patients with infected, non-draining pleural effusions.

Respiratory research·2026
Same author

From P Values to Priors: Revisiting the VERITAS Randomized Controlled Trial in Light of Bayes' Theorem.

Chest·2026
Same author

Combining Commercial Cancer Protein Biomarkers and Benign Fungal Antibodies Improves Diagnostic Accuracy in Pulmonary Nodules.

Annals of surgery·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 26, 2025

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery
11:06

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Published on: November 14, 2015

9.0K

Toward Continuum Robot Tentacles for Lung Interventions: Exploring Folding Support Disks.

Margaret Rox1, Daniel S Esser1, Mariana E Smith1

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37203.

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
|June 19, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed a novel folding continuum robot capable of navigating narrow spaces, like those in lung surgery. This innovation allows robots to fit through smaller openings, potentially reducing surgical invasiveness.

Keywords:
Soft Robot Materials and DesignSurgical Robotics: Laparoscopy

More Related Videos

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy
04:38

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Published on: April 19, 2024

334
Author Spotlight: Expanding Interventional Pulmonology Research with Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy
04:10

Author Spotlight: Expanding Interventional Pulmonology Research with Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy

Published on: July 19, 2024

696

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 26, 2025

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery
11:06

Design and Fabrication of an Elastomeric Unit for Soft Modular Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Published on: November 14, 2015

9.0K
Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy
04:38

Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy

Published on: April 19, 2024

334
Author Spotlight: Expanding Interventional Pulmonology Research with Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy
04:10

Author Spotlight: Expanding Interventional Pulmonology Research with Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy

Published on: July 19, 2024

696

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Continuum robots offer potential for minimally invasive surgery due to their flexible nature.
  • Current continuum robots face limitations in navigating extremely narrow anatomical spaces, such as the intercostal spaces during lung surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel folding mechanism for continuum robots.
  • To enable robots to pass through openings smaller than their nominal diameter.
  • To explore the kinematic performance of foldable continuum robots.

Main Methods:

  • Designed continuum robots with foldable disks along the backbone.
  • Implemented both straight and curved tendon routing paths.
  • Conducted kinematic analysis comparing foldable and non-folding continuum robots at various deployment lengths.

Main Results:

  • The foldable continuum robot successfully navigated openings smaller than its nominal diameter.
  • The robot demonstrated the ability to achieve diverse conformations via different tendon routing paths.
  • Kinematic performance of the foldable robot was comparable to its non-folding counterpart.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed folding concept allows continuum robots to overcome size constraints in confined spaces.
  • This technology has the potential to significantly reduce invasiveness in surgical procedures, particularly in lung surgery.
  • Further development of foldable continuum robots can lead to advanced surgical systems.