SCCM Resource Library-Vascular Access Robot

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The speaker discussed his journey from a traumatic car accident to advocating for automation in medical procedures, highlighting the development of the SIRTA robot. As a bedside clinician, he shared an experience where manual placement of a central venous catheter led to complications. This incident inspired him to create a device to automate line placements, aiming for improved safety, reliability, and ease. Despite initial challenges, particularly tissue deformation during needle insertion, the team incorporated axial needle vibration to overcome this obstacle, inspired by the technique mosquitoes use to penetrate skin. Their prototype successfully passed animal trials and a small human trial, achieving a 100% success rate in line placement. The speaker concluded by emphasizing the potential for robotic automation to enhance safety and satisfaction in critical care procedures, especially in resource-limited settings like community hospitals.

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Two-Hour Concurrent Session | Medical Innovations and Critical Care

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

automation

SIRTA robot

central venous catheter

needle insertion

robotic automation

critical care

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