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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Intensive Care Medicine

Background:

  • Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a critical procedure for mechanically ventilated patients.
  • Existing imaging techniques for PDT can be resource-intensive and may have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel, modified bronchoscope imaging device for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT).
  • To assess the clinical applicability, safety, and efficiency of this new device in intensive care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of a standard bronchoscope by removing the handle and adding fixation pieces for securement to the endotracheal tube.
  • Application of the novel device in PDT procedures for nine mechanically ventilated patients.
  • Observation of key metrics including staff numbers, needle interventions, operation time, and intraoperative complications.

Main Results:

  • Successful first-attempt needle intervention in all nine patients.
  • Absence of serious complications such as major bleeding, pneumothorax, or accidental extubation.
  • Average procedure times: 11.63 minutes (skin incision to needle insertion) and 4.43 minutes (needle insertion to tracheal placement).

Conclusions:

  • PDT guided by the novel imaging device is a safe and effective procedure.
  • The technique conserves human resources, optimizes operating space, and provides a stable view.
  • The device demonstrates potential for further research and widespread clinical application in tracheostomy procedures.