Endotracheal Tube Tape With Tear-Line Adhesive Securing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing endotracheal tube (ETT) securing methods using generic surgical tape are ineffective due to poor adhesion on moist skin, skin fragility, facial hair, and increased risk of cross-contamination, leading to patient discomfort and potential complications.
Innovation Solution
A non-rigid strip with adhesive ends and tear lines, covered by removable covers, securely attaches to the ETT without adhering to the patient's skin, allowing easy removal and reducing cross-contamination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If generic surgical tape is used to secure the ETT, then the securing process is simple and quick, but the adhesion is poor on moist skin and the tape can be difficult to remove causing patient discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary substance (adhesive agent applied to a pad or strip) between the ETT and the patient's skin. This intermediary layer provides reliable adhesion without requiring direct skin contact, solving the problem of poor tape adhesion on moist skin while maintaining ease of application and removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a disposable pad or strip with single-use adhesive material. This disposable intermediary is applied fresh to the ETT, provides reliable adhesion during the procedure, and is then removed and discarded, avoiding the difficulty of removing persistent tape while maintaining operational simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If generic surgical tape is used to secure the ETT, then the tape can be applied to any patient, but it creates skin tears on fragile skin and does not work well with facial hair
Solution Approach 1:
The pad or strip with adhesive acts as a mediator that does not require direct skin contact. The adhesive is applied to the pad/strip rather than directly to the skin, allowing secure attachment of the ETT while avoiding skin damage on fragile skin and preventing interference from facial hair.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the securing system into distinct components: the ETT, the pad/strip intermediary, and the adhesive layer. This segmentation allows the adhesive to be applied in a controlled manner on the pad/strip rather than directly to the patient's skin or hair, maintaining versatility across different patient types while eliminating harmful effects.
3Quantity of substance
If a roll of tape is used on multiple patients, then resource utilization is efficient, but cross-contamination risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adopts a disposable pad or strip with single-use adhesive material for each patient. This eliminates cross-contamination risk by ensuring that a fresh, sterile intermediary is applied to each patient's ETT, while the cost and waste are minimized by using a simple, inexpensive disposable design rather than a reusable roll of tape.
4Reliability
If standard surgical tape is used, then the ETT can be secured in place, but the tape does not allow for easy and timely ETT removal at the end of surgery
Solution Approach 1:
The pad or strip with adhesive serves as a temporary intermediary that secures the ETT reliably during the procedure but can be easily removed at the end. The adhesive is designed to bond the ETT to the pad/strip during surgery, then allow for quick separation and removal, eliminating the time loss associated with removing persistent surgical tape.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a dynamic securing system where the adhesive bond is strong enough to hold the ETT securely during the surgical procedure but can be easily broken and removed afterward. The disposable nature of the pad/strip allows for rapid disposal after use, enabling quick ETT removal without the time loss of tearing off persistent tape.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides quick, secure, and hygienic ETT attachment and removal, suitable for diverse patient conditions and emergency scenarios, minimizing patient discomfort and environmental waste.
Implementation Method 1
A first adhesive is disposed on the first end portion. A second adhesive is disposed on the second end portion.
Data Source
AI summary
A support for an ETT includes a strip of non-rigid material having a first end portion and a second end portion. A main body is disposed between the first end section and second end portion. A first adhesive is disposed on the first end portion. A second adhesive is disposed on the second end portion. A tear line is formed between at least one of the first end portion and the main body and the second end portion and the main body.