Innovation in respiratory therapy and the use of three-dimensional printing for tracheostomy management

Technological advances have influenced practice patterns and innovation in many health disciplines, including respiratory therapy. Collaborative approaches and knowledge-sharing environments are vital in addressing problems and adopting emerging technology. This article illustrates how the emergence...

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Published inCanadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy Vol. 51; no. 3
Main Authors Andrew J West, Karen Taylor, Daniel W Rickey
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists 01.01.2015
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Summary:Technological advances have influenced practice patterns and innovation in many health disciplines, including respiratory therapy. Collaborative approaches and knowledge-sharing environments are vital in addressing problems and adopting emerging technology. This article illustrates how the emergence of low-cost three-dimensional printing technology to physically reproduce the results of computed tomography imaging data can provide ways to assess airway abnormalities and symptomology not explained by traditional diagnostic methods.
ISSN:2368-6820