Tracheoshield: Preventing Backwall Perforations for Tracheostomies
Project Description:
Our device blocks the needle used in tracheostomy procedures from penetrating the posterior wall and causing perforation of the esophagus. This prevents procedural complications and reduces the need for a bronchoscope for endotracheal visualization of needle placement, with the potential to reduce costs and speed up this critical procedure in the ICU.
Project Photo:
The project photo is our team logo, depicting a “shielding” of the tracheal posterior wall.
Project Mentors, Sponsors, and Partners
- Coaptech
- Al Patterson
- Steven Tropello, MD
- Catherin Wang