Abstract
The process of developing customizable non-invasive respiratory support masks for the pediatric population relies heavily on capturing 3D facial scans in dynamic pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospital environments. This research aimed to develop and test a method to evaluate the quality and usability of pediatric 3D head scans collected in a PICU. The goal of this research was to design a protocol to examine 3D scans and determine the feasibility of its use for NIV mask development, subsequently outlining the first stage for a customized NIV mask design strategy. The procedure consists of three distinct phases: model reconstruction and visual inspection, followed by a second phase to scrutinize specific facial areas, and a final third phase that involves landmark identification to assess the viability of the personalized support mask development from the 3D scan. This research presents one method to bridge the gap between the processes of two vastly different systems-product development and pediatric healthcare-to achieve a vision of customized respiratory mask solutions that blend seamlessly into the complex healthcare system. The results of this study present new perspectives on how to approach 3D scans of the pediatric population for the end purpose of developing customized devices. The method serves a dual purpose: one, to identify areas in the scan that require improvement retrospectively, and two, to prospectively devise strategies for transforming these scans into personalized mask designs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2024 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2024 |
Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780791887752 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2024 |
Event | 2024 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2024 - Minneapolis, United States Duration: Apr 8 2024 → Apr 10 2024 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the 2024 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2024 |
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Conference
Conference | 2024 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2024 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Minneapolis |
Period | 4/8/24 → 4/10/24 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 by ASME.
Keywords
- 3D Head Scan Evaluation
- Design Development Process
- Pediatric Respiratory Support Mask