{"id":67771,"date":"2020-11-24T12:35:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T20:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=67771"},"modified":"2020-11-24T12:36:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T20:36:45","slug":"redesigning-intubation-box-guidance-air-curtain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/maker-success-stories\/redesigning-intubation-box-guidance-air-curtain\/","title":{"rendered":"Redesigning The Intubation Box To Better Protect First Responders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-1-Back-Quarter.png\" alt=\"Guidance Air Shield 1 - Back Quarter\" class=\"wp-image-67764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-1-Back-Quarter.png 770w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-1-Back-Quarter-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-1-Back-Quarter-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Guidance Airway Solutions Finds Low-Complexity Solutions To Major Problems In Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the coronavirus outbreak began in the spring of 2020, there\u2019s been massive efforts taken to protect first responders and medical staff when caring for infected patients. In addition to N95 masks and face shields, intubation boxes are another form of PPE that has emerged in hopes of increasing safety for medical professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically made from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/materials\/clear-acrylic\" target=\"_blank\">clear acrylic<\/a>, these large cubes are placed over patients\u2019 facial region to reduce exposure to airborne contaminants. There are two round arm holes in the box that allow medical professionals to access the patient for procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Dr. Joshua Herskovic, an anesthesiologist and co-founder of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/guidanceairway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Guidance Airway Solutions<\/a>, liked the idea of intubation boxes, he didn\u2019t like what was currently available in the marketplace. \u201cI look for low-complexity solutions to major problems in medicine,\u201d he says. As such, he began searching for ways to improve upon the intubation box concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intubating Infected Patients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/lung\/intubation-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Intubation<\/a>, the placement of a breathing tube, is a common procedure conducted when patients are undergoing surgery or having trouble breathing on their own. A tube is put down the throat and into the windpipe to not only deliver oxygen to the lungs when breathing in but also to remove carbon dioxide as patients breathe out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While intubation is generally considered low-risk, there can be dangers when intubating patients who have infectious conditions, such as COVID-19. This results in a number of issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issue 1: Availability Of Negative Pressure Rooms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When dealing with infectious diseases, intubation is best done in a negative pressure room to protect not only the medical providers touching for the patient but also nearby staff. However, negative pressure rooms are of limited availability and do not exist in many care areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complexity of the situation is compounded when infectious patients need surgery. Since operating rooms are positive pressure environments, the\u00a0current practice is to intubate in a remote negative pressure room (if available) then transport patients to the OR. Negative pressure rooms are not always located near the OR, so this leads to increased exposure risk during transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process is repeated for extubation (the removal of the breathing tube), so there is another opportunity for exposure risk during transport and potential issues again with the availability of negative pressure rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issue 2: Cleaning Of Negative Pressure Rooms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cleaning operating rooms and negative pressure rooms can take up to three hours after infectious cases, making these facilities unavailable during this time. If the demand for intubation increases, there will be continued strain on keeping negative pressure rooms sanitized and ready for more patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issue 3: Current Design Of Intubation Boxes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The common intubation box design uses flat sheets of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\/acrylic\" target=\"_blank\">acrylic<\/a>, which are glued together at right angles to form a rectangle-shaped box. Glued joints can be fragile, so there is potential for the boxes to break apart at the joints if too much pressure is applied. Additionally, these designs tend to be bulky and heavy, oftentimes weighting 10 pounds or more depending on the thickness of acrylic used. Furthermore, because of their size and inability to be stacked, there can be storage issues when the boxes are not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the biggest issue with the current design is that the intubation box acts merely as a secondary shield and doesn\u2019t mimic conditions of negative pressure rooms, which are essential to properly intubate infected patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designing A Better Intubation Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to completing his medical degree from Wayne State University, Dr. Herskovic received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and worked in the medical device arena. His experience from the clinical side combined with an engineering mindset gives Dr. Herskovic a unique perspective: He knows what is needed medically&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;has the vision to see what can actually be achieved via manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with his Guidance Airways Co-Founder Thomas Harter Sr., who is certified in multiple military aircraft, they came up with a simple, yet ingenious, solution to address the issues with current intubation boxes: A molded plastic shield combined with a laser-cut baffle that uses the hospital suction system to remove potentially infectious exhalation from near the patient\u2019s head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-2-With-Patient-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guidance Air Shield 2 - With Patient\" class=\"wp-image-67765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-2-With-Patient-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-2-With-Patient-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-2-With-Patient-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-2-With-Patient-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-2-With-Patient.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 1: Portable Negative Pressure Air Curtain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to making the Guidance Negative Pressure Air Curtain work is the baffle, a \u201ctube\u201d that hooks to the suction system. \u201cThe baffle directs negative air flow around the patient\u2019s head and was inspired by air curtains that direct air flow in military cockpits,\u201d Dr. Herskovic explains. \u201cThe design creates a negative pressure air curtain around a patient\u2019s head and runs off standard suction available in every room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-3-Baffle-1024x369.png\" alt=\"Guidance Air Shield 3 - Baffle\" class=\"wp-image-67766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-3-Baffle-1024x369.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-3-Baffle-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-3-Baffle-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-3-Baffle.png 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By creating a portable negative pressure air curtain, intubations can be conducted in any room that has suction capabilities, reducing the need for dedicated negative pressure rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Herskovic notes that the device can be left in place for the duration of many procedures, which eliminates the need for transfers to and from negative pressure rooms, thus protecting all providers in and out of the OR. It\u2019s also useful for non-intubated anesthesia cases (such as MAC sedation) as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 2: Easy-To-Clean Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The roundness of the Guidance design allows for easy cleaning; no corners or hard edges that are difficult to sanitize. Additionally, since the device is portable, patients don\u2019t have to be moved from their initial treatment room to a negative pressure room, meaning only one room (plus the Air Curtain device) needs to be cleaned rather than two full rooms, saving a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 3: Ability To Mass Produce + Stackable Storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Composed of lightweight, but strong, recyclable plastic, the\u00a0Guidance Negative Pressure Air Curtain is less bulky than the traditional acrylic designs.\u00a0\u201cThe shape is optimized to decrease bulk where it is not needed while the dome-like shape imparts strength to the design,\u201d Dr. Herskovic says. \u201cThe shield is also molded from one piece, adding strength to the design. In addition to being tougher, our product is much lighter; it can easily be moved with one hand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-4-Front-Quarter.png\" alt=\"Guidance Air Shield 4 - Front Quarter\" class=\"wp-image-67767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-4-Front-Quarter.png 770w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-4-Front-Quarter-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-4-Front-Quarter-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simple design allows the Guidance Air Curtain to easily be mass produced, giving medical facilities the ability to have an appropriate stock of PPE if the need arises. And since the design is stackable, storing multiple units takes up minimal space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working With Ponoko<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most medical devices are made up of several components that use the best manufacturing method for each part.&nbsp;The Guidance Air Curtain is an excellent example of how molded elements can be combined with laser cut parts from Ponoko to create a cost-effective solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Herskovic designed the dome-like shield to be custom molded in one piece. Because the dome and single-piece design imparts strength, much thinner plastic could be used compared to typical intubation boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he worked with Ponoko to laser cut the flat baffle that is made from clear acrylic for transparency and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-7-Baffle.jpg\" alt=\"Guidance Air Shield 7 - Baffle\" class=\"wp-image-67770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-7-Baffle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-7-Baffle-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-7-Baffle-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The molded pieces are combined with the laser cut parts to create the finished product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI considered 3D printing the baffle vs laser cutting,\u201d Dr. Herskovic says. \u201cBut for a 2D object, laser cutting produces a more accurate model than 3D printing, especially when it comes to small holes [needed for assembly]. Additionally, laser cutting gives more predictable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPonoko also had the best interface and most options,\u201d he continues. \u201cYou get an instant quote right away with any material you want, and the pricing is very good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturing On-Demand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like any manufacturing process, you must iterate versions of the product to perfect the design. \u201cBrainstorming multiple options is important to avoid falling in love with your first solution,\u201d Dr. Herskovic says. \u201cIt\u2019s also important to take critical feedback and truly consider the negative with any solution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-6-Schematic-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"Guidance Air Shield 6 - Schematic\" class=\"wp-image-67769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-6-Schematic-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-6-Schematic-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-6-Schematic-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-6-Schematic-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Guidance-Air-Shield-6-Schematic-2048x1447.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good advice for bringing any kind of product to market. And Dr. Herskovic should know; the Guidance Air Curtain is the second device he has designed and manufactured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;ve always been interested in medical innovation. However, the cost to develop a product from the ground up had previously been astronomical,\u201d he explains. \u201cFive years ago, I had the idea for another medical device (the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/guidanceairway.com\/firstlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FIRSTLOOK LTA<\/a>) to help anesthesiologists. At the time, I had no idea how to bring this from sketch to product without breaking the bank. Luckily, new services were coming into place, allowing me to develop these ideas at much lower cost. I learned how to use Fusion 360 to generate designs. Companies such as Ponoko have dramatically taken the cost down in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\">laser cutting<\/a>. With this knowledge, I&#8217;ve also been able to help other surgeons take their ideas forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Inspired by what Dr Herskovic built and want to make your own product? Here\u2019s how:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1. Upload files to Ponoko to&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/designs\" target=\"_blank\"><em>get an instant quote<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;for making and shipping them to you today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>2. Make just 1\u2014or 10,000!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Guidance Airway Solutions Finds Low-Complexity Solutions To Major Problems In Medicine<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the coronavirus outbreak began in the spring of 2020, there\u2019s been massive efforts taken to protect first responders and medical staff when caring for infected patients. In addition to N95 masks and face shields, intubation boxes are another form of PPE that has emerged in hopes of increasing safety for medical professionals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically made from&nbsp;clear acrylic, these large cubes are placed over patients\u2019 facial region to reduce exposure to airborne contaminants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":67764,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1066,5796],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maker-success-stories","category-design-ideas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Redesigning The Intubation Box To Better Protect First Responders<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/maker-success-stories\/redesigning-intubation-box-guidance-air-curtain\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Redesigning The Intubation Box To Better Protect First Responders\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How Guidance Airway Solutions Finds Low-Complexity Solutions To Major Problems In Medicine  Since the coronavirus outbreak began in the spring of 2020, there\u2019s been massive efforts taken to protect first responders and medical staff when caring for infected patients. 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