Background

During a laryngoscopy, a  significant pressure is applied to insert a tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway and oxygenate patients. 

  • 50 million intubation procedures are performed globally every year1
  • Direct laryngoscopy: 51.2% of patients experienced soft tissue trauma due to the strong pressure applied2.

Problem Statement

The laryngoscope equipped with pressure-sensors aims to supplement accurate training for medical professionals such as doctors and paramedics  to prevent soft palate injuries by providing feedback from the quality of pressure exerted.

  1. Peterson K, Ginglen JG, Desai NM, et al. Direct Laryngoscopy. [Updated 2021 Jan 31]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513224/
  2. Engoren, M., Rochlen, L.R., Diehl, M.V. et al. Mechanical strain to maxillary incisors during direct laryngoscopy. BMC Anesthesiol 17, 151 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-017-0442-z