Syringe holder for constant Fogarty balloon catheter inflation

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Medical Device Design
• Anesthesiology

Background:

• Fogarty balloon catheters are crucial for hemostasis in vascular trauma and dissections.
• Continuous balloon inflation is necessary but demands constant assistant monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design a device that maintains Fogarty balloon catheter inflation without continuous assistant input.
• To explore broader applications of the developed syringe holder.

Main Methods:

• Design and fabrication of a novel syringe holder.
• Testing the holder's efficacy in maintaining constant balloon inflation.

Main Results:

• A functional syringe holder was developed, successfully maintaining balloon inflation.
• The device eliminates the need for an assistant to manually hold the syringe.

Conclusions:

• The designed syringe holder offers a practical solution for sustained Fogarty balloon inflation.
• The device has potential utility in various medical applications, including airway and gastrointestinal management and pulmonary procedures.