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If a newborn is moved or becomes agitated while on a ventilator, the breathing tube also could move. Just a few seconds with the tube in the wrong position might lead to a critical lack of oxygen to the brain, possibly resulting in lifelong disability or brain damage or even ending the baby's life.
June 9, 2021 Every newborn on a ventilator can now be better protected, thanks to technology that helps prevent a common breathing tube incident Note to journalists: High-resolution photos of George Wodicka and the SonarMed TM Airway Monitoring System are available via Google Drive. Journalists visiting campus should follow visitor health guidelines. In 1990, Purdue University professor George Wodicka conceived of a medical device that gives clinicians vital information to make more informed, life-saving decisions for their smallest patients. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood) After 30...
E-Mail IMAGE: In 1990, Purdue University professor George Wodicka conceived of a medical device that gives clinicians vital information to make more informed, life-saving decisions for their smallest patients. view more Credit: Purdue University photo/John Underwood WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- If a newborn is moved or becomes agitated while on a ventilator, the breathing tube also could move. Just a few seconds with the tube in the wrong position might lead to a critical lack of oxygen to the brain, possibly resulting in lifelong disability or brain damage or even ending the baby's li...
Medtronic Launches New Pediatric Monitor That Alerts Clinicians To Potential Airway Obstructions During Ventilation SonarMed™ Airway Monitoring System Continuously Checks for Endotracheal Tube Obstruction and Position for Neonates and Infants Providing Immediate, Actionable Intelligence for Clinicians News provided by Share this article Share this article DUBLIN, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the SonarMed™ airway monitoring system. The first and only device of its kind, the So...