Princess Shaniah A. Salazar | John Paul S. Dena | Kyla Marie S. Hora
The purpose of this study is to propose a potential alternative to the commercially available devices that utilizes the use of sustainable materials therefore significantly reducing the cost, for the main reason that not everyone can easily purchase an endotracheal tube holder for its expensiveness and to promote sustainability. The researchers performed a mannequin-based simulation with an attached eco-friendly endotracheal tube holder and the commercially available holder in each mannequin. Both subjects are tested through Static-Tug Test. Static-Tug test involves measuring how many weight-drop cycles will it take before it leads to movement of the endotracheal tube holder. Three trials were conducted during Static Tug Test applying same height and weight with each holder. No movement was observed in the first trial, while there were minimal movement observed during the second and third trial. It is also proven that the Eco-friendly endotracheal tube holder made out of alternative materials are cheaper than the commercially available device. Based on the results, the researchers concluded that cheap and sustainable material can be used to make an eco- friendly version of the Endotracheal Tube holder in terms of securing an endotracheal tube placementas proven in the tests. However, there were minimal movements observed on the endotracheal tube during the trials depending on the height and weight applied. Further research is recommended to provide information about the durability and quality of materials used. The test trials were also limited to intubation models only, to prevent causing harm to actual patients.
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