What People Think
How do you feel about adjusting to a new endotracheal tube?
“Open to any change.”
-Dr. Keene (Anesthesiologist, Boston)
"New and improved is good."
-Erik Johnson (20+ year EMTP)
"I am definitely open to a new tube"
-Michael Howarth (15+ year EMTP)
"I think anything that can reduce the chance of infection in managing airways is a winner" (Joseph Fonte, MD)
What are you thoughts on...
What are you thoughts on...
The locking device: "great idea! as long as I can disconnect the coupler piece for certain treatments, it's a winner!"
The built-in filter system: "This is also a great idea, it eliminates the need to utilize a commercial filter".
Easy access suctioning: "Seems easy to use, I'd look forward to trying it out".
Resistance control: "I like the concept, as long as it doesn't compromise ventilations".
-Dr. Greeve (ER Physician, Medical Director)
How can we prevent cuff leakage? (which is a common causes of pneumonias)
“Air leakage always occurs to a small degree, cuffs that are overinflated will cause mucosal ischemia .”
-Dr. Keene (anesthesiologist)
"Difficult to determine cuff leakage; a sign of cuff leakage would be tube movement; fluid in the airway and not in/near cuff"
- Erik Johnson
How do you feel about a new airway device and do you feel it will accomplish its tasks?
"The idea you have is pretty great; there is always room for innovation in the medical field and technology. I do believe your new endotracheal tube will accomplish its tasks you created it for."
-Dr. Greeve
What are you thoughts on...
What are you thoughts on...
The locking device: "very helpful, coupler device constantly sticks to BVM".
The built-in filter system: "I'd want to try it first, but if it prevents contamination from coming out of the airway it is beneficial".
Easy access suctioning: "best part of device!"
Resistance control: "would have to try it first".
-Erik Johnson- EMTP
Do you believe both short/long term patients can be continually suctioned and ventilated with no harm?
"I believe a system like this would work well, and I think there are ETT/Ventilation systems in place".
-Dr. Keene
"Being able to suction while ventilating is definitely an advantage"
-Erik Johnson
Do you believe both short/long term patients can be continually suctioned and ventilated with no harm?
"I believe a system like this would work well, and I think there are ETT/Ventilation systems in place".
-Dr. Keene
"Being able to suction while ventilating is definitely an advantage"
-Erik Johnson
Yes, great concept! This could possibly help eliminate secretions, reducing infection and preventing the patient to become hypoxic, I like this.
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- Dr. Bloom (pulmonologist)
General Thoughts
"I believe this is a great new product and innovation in airway management; I think it will certainly be beneficial and a successful product
-Dr. Popitz (anesthesiologist)
"I believe this is a great new product and innovation in airway management; I think it will certainly be beneficial and a successful product."
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"I think this is absolutely an amazing innovation. I am definitely going to bring this to my OR; I can't believe this hasn't been around until now."
- Dr. Spelling (surgeon)
"Fantastic new innovation! This will revolutionize airway management!"
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- Dr. Saban (anesthesiologist)
"Great idea, I really think you have something here. I think having two separate ports for ventilation and suction as well as a built in filter really saves time and makes managing the airway more efficient. This eliminates unnecessary attachments that otherwise would be needed."
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- Dr. Bloom (pulmonologist)
"Awesome idea! I can't wait to use it in the ambulance. This is definitely a much needed improvement, especially now!"
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- Andrew Welch (paramedic)
"This is a very interesting and innovative concept, I would love to help anyway I can to push this forward into the market."
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- Tyler Richardson (mechanical engineer)
"Love it. I think incorporating all these features into one easy to use device is key for airway management success."
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- Dr. Corin (emergency physician)