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.

Team Members

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Project Mentors, Sponsors, and Partners

• Coaptech

• Al Patterson

• Steven Tropello, MD

• Catherin Wang

Course Faculty

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