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 in | Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy Vol. 51; no. 3 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 2368-6820 |