A prototype 3D printed suction port adapter for a wireless otoendoscope
10.32412/pjohns.v39i1.2185
- Author:
Ma. Cristina Z. Garcia
1
;
Jay Pee M. Amable
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Cente
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Suction adapter;
Wireless otoendoscopy
- MeSH:
Printing, Three-Dimensional;
Cerumen;
Otoscopy
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2024;39(1):44-48
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background and Objective:To design and fabricate a suction port adapter to use various sizes of suction cannulas
with a wireless otoendoscope enabling ear cleaning under endoscopic guidance demonstrated using an ear examination simulator.
Methods:Design: Instrument Innovation. Setting: Tertiary Private Training Hospital. Patient: Ear Examination Simulator.
Results:The fabricated suction port adapters were able to hold the wireless otoendoscope and suction cannulas together, allowing simultaneous inspection of the ear canal and suctioning of ear canal debris using the Ear Examination Simulator.
Conclusion:Our prototype 3D-printed suction port adapters for a wireless otoendoscope may improve ear cleaning by enhancing the accuracy of suctioning debris and decreasing duration since they hold the suction cannulas in place under endoscopic guidance. They may aid ENT physicians in easier visualization and simultaneous ear cleaning of patients and improve ear cleaning techniques and times, especially among less experienced physicians, but actual clinical trials are needed to confirm this.
- Full text:202406141916007129pjohns 9.pdf
