Comparison of fluid leakage across endotracheal tube cuffs using a three-dimensional printed model of the human trachea

Kimijima, Tomohiko; Edanaga, Mitsutaka; Yamakage, Michiaki

doi:10.1007/s00540-016-2138-9

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“…67–70 Three studies used 3D printing to create anatomical models for the purpose of testing devices or to complete physiological studies, without the need to involve live patients. 67–69 Zaylaa and colleagues created an incubator for preterm infants by printing parts of the incubator then incorporating circuity and a heating unit. 70 The 3D-printed incubator achieved higher scores in all measures compared with other incubation methods, including commercial incubators.…”

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Applications of 3D printing in critical care medicine: A scoping review

Abeysekera

Whitmore

Abeysekera

et al. 2021

Anaesth Intensive Care

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Although a wide range of medical applications for three-dimensional printing technology have been recognised, little has been described about its utility in critical care medicine. The aim of this review was to identify three-dimensional printing applications related to critical care practice. A scoping review of the literature was conducted via a systematic search of three databases. A priori specified themes included airway management, procedural support, and simulation and medical education. The search identified 1544 articles, of which 65 were included. Ranging across many applications, most were published since 2016 in non – critical care discipline-specific journals. Most studies related to the application of three-dimensional printed models of simulation and reported good fidelity; however, several studies reported that the models poorly represented human tissue characteristics. Randomised controlled trials found some models were equivalent to commercial airway-related skills trainers. Several studies relating to the use of three-dimensional printing model simulations for spinal and neuraxial procedures reported a high degree of realism, including ultrasonography applications three-dimensional printing technologies. This scoping review identified several novel applications for three-dimensional printing in critical care medicine. Three-dimensional printing technologies have been under-utilised in critical care and provide opportunities for future research.

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