Improved breathing tube placement
IVOS Medical: Intubation, Optimized.
This project is creating a better video tool to help doctors place breathing tubes more quickly and safely for adults needing emergency or surgical airway care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ivos Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dana Point, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193843 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
When doctors place a breathing tube they often use a small camera to see your vocal cords, but blood, vomit, or secretions can block the view and slow the process. The team is developing a video laryngoscope blade with a disposable sleeve designed to keep the camera clear during intubation. They will test the design in simulated settings (including cadaver labs) and in clinical settings like emergency departments and operating rooms to see if it improves first-attempt success. The focus is on speeding up tube placement and reducing complications from failed or delayed intubation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (21+) who need or are likely to need endotracheal intubation in the emergency department, intensive care unit, or during surgery would be the candidates for device testing.
Not a fit: People under 21, those who do not require intubation, or patients with very unusual airway anatomy not covered by the device design would likely not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help clinicians get breathing tubes in on the first try more often, lowering risks like low oxygen or airway injury.
How similar studies have performed: Video laryngoscopy is already widely used and has improved intubation success, but using a disposable sleeve to keep the camera clear is a relatively new idea that has had limited clinical testing.
Where this research is happening
Dana Point, United States
- Ivos Medical, INC. — Dana Point, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Punsalan, Gabriel — Ivos Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Punsalan, Gabriel
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 below.