IVOS Medical: Intubation, Optimized.
Funded at Ivos Medical, INC. · NIH-11389221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A small NIH-funded project aims to improve endotracheal intubation, a life-saving airway procedure, by making it safer and more reliable for adults in emergency and critical care settings.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $144,919 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HL164325-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11389221 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in emergency or critical care settings who may require tracheal intubation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not requiring airway management or not receiving a first-attempt approach could see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports work to reduce first-attempt failures during endotracheal intubation, which can lead to serious complications. Researchers at IVOS Medical will explore ways to optimize the use of video laryngoscopy and related tools in real-world ED/ICU settings. The goal is to shorten procedure time, improve visual clarity, and minimize contamination risk, ultimately helping critically ill adults survive and recover sooner. The project is designed to translate into practical guidelines or device improvements that clinicians can apply at the bedside. Participation would involve healthcare teams and patient samples relevant to airway management in emergency care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience safer intubations with fewer complications and faster, more reliable airway control.
How similar studies have gone: Video laryngoscopy has become common, with ongoing work showing potential gains in safety, though optimization in real-world ED/ICU use remains an active area.
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
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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.