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Brainstorm 1 (Biomechanical (Improvements to existing equipment (Suction…
Brainstorm 1
Biomechanical
Airway visualization
Blade lights up when close to trachea
Doctor can see the tube moving inside the patient during intubation
Balloon to expand entire pharynx for visibility
iPad app for easy portable visualization
Cushion to prop baby into correct sniffing position
Plug the esophagus before intubation begins
Better ventilation
Iron lung
Immerse baby in breathable fluid
Ventilate blood directly, bypassing lungs
O2 injection into lungs with needle
Huge positive pressure
Autonomous intubation
Small animal carries tube into trachea
Spider robot carries tube into trachea
AI tells doctor if tube is likely to be in trachea as opposed to esophagus
Origami tube automagically unfolds into trachea
Locomotion treadmilling (like actin in bio 42)
Improvements to existing equipment
Suction built into laryngoscope
Thinner tube
Blade with longer light and camera
Built in stopwatch in larygnoscope to make sure intubation attempt doesn't go too long
Blade that doesn’t heat up too fast
Endoscope on blade
Smaller stethoscope to listen for breaths
Built in way to press down on throat during intubation to bring vocal cords into view
Biochemical
Differentiating esophagus vs. trachea
Laryngoscope can sense when it's close to tracheal cells
Alarm if equipment touches esophagus juice
GFP tagged trachea
A spray that will react with esophagus juice, warning doctor of esophageal intubation
Alarm if no active ventilation O2 to CO2
Premedication
Tongue immobilizer
Blade dipped in vasodilator
Better muscle relaxant
Procedural
Better training simulations for residents
Preventative
Prevent premature lungs