Improving the safety and effectiveness of emergency intubation procedures.
Official title: IVOS Medical: Intubation, Optimized.
Funded at Ivos Medical, INC. · NIH-10922562 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make it easier and safer for doctors to use a special camera tool during emergency intubation, by creating a disposable cover that keeps the camera clean, so patients can have better care when they need it most.
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 start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $824,627 |
| NIH project number | 2R44HL164325-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922562 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are critically ill adults who require emergency intubation in settings such as emergency departments or intensive care units.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require intubation or are not critically ill may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the process of endotracheal intubation, a critical procedure used in emergencies to secure a patient's airway. It aims to improve the effectiveness of video laryngoscopy, a tool that provides a visual aid during intubation, by addressing issues related to obscured views caused by bodily fluids. The study involves developing a disposable plastic sleeve for the laryngoscope blade to maintain camera cleanliness and reduce the risk of complications during the procedure. By optimizing this technology, the research seeks to improve patient outcomes in emergency situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risks associated with intubation, leading to better patient outcomes in emergency medical settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that video laryngoscopy can improve intubation success rates, indicating that optimizing this technology could lead to meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Ivos Medical, INC.
Dana Point, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Punsalan, Gabriel — Ivos Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Punsalan, Gabriel
Related research
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IVOS Medical: Intubation, Optimized.
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Safer breathing tube placement for newborns in the NICU
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A new endotracheal tube with optical sensors to improve intubation safety
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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.