15-011 - Pediatric oral airway for fiberoptic intubation
Researchers
Vipin Bansal
Summary
The availability of oral airways for complex pediatric airways is limited, and practically non-existent for the infants. Saint Louis University researchers have developed a method to convert the commonly used 50 mm oral airway into a combined pediatric Williams/Ovasappian airway.
Intellectual Property Status
- U.S. patent pending