Creating a better training tool for pediatric airway procedures
Official title: Advanced Pediatric Airway Trainer for Enhanced Clinical Education in Pediatric Critical Care
Funded at Tda Research, INC. · NIH-10603760 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new training tool to help doctors and first responders learn how to take care of children's airways better, especially during emergencies, so they can feel more confident and provide the best care for kids in critical situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tda Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HD111155-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10603760 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare providers involved in pediatric critical care, including physicians and emergency medical technicians.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in pediatric critical care or who do not require airway procedures may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an advanced pediatric airway trainer to enhance the clinical education of healthcare providers in pediatric critical care. The project aims to address the challenges faced by physicians and first responders when treating pediatric patients, particularly during airway procedures like intubation, which can be more complex than in adults. By creating a more realistic and effective training tool, the research seeks to improve the skills and confidence of medical personnel, ultimately leading to better outcomes for critically ill children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved training for healthcare providers, resulting in better care and outcomes for critically ill pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in adult training tools, this approach specifically targeting pediatric airway training is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Tda Research, INC.
Golden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Srinivas, Girish — Tda Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Srinivas, Girish
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.