This paper describes an accurate, economical, and portable device that helps to locate the position of an endotracheal tube (ETT) in situ. The device uses an array of magnetic field sensors to detect an anomaly in magnetic field caused by magnet embedded near the cuff of an ETT, and displays an intuitive map of relative magnetic field intensity under the sensor area. The device provides real-time feedback of the position to a clinician, so that corrective measures can be taken if the ETT is determined to be outside of normal positioning with respect to the patient's airway. Variations of the proposed design are suitable for continuous monitoring.
The rational of using the coreless technology to build packaging substrates versus the conventional core approach is first described. Substrate structures are compared to illustrate the simplicity and advantages of the coreless approach over that of the core. Coreless product examples, including the design rules are shown for both the ABF and the BT/Hitachi materials. Developmental results of the coreless technology indicated that the panels are stable and the electrical performance is superior to that of the core technology approach.
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