An experimental pleural drainage device in hypertensive pneumothorax

Postgraduate Program in Management, Technology and Innovation in Emergency and UrgencyPetta, Bruno Filipe ViottoPostgraduate Program in Management, Technology and Innovation in Emergency and UrgencyCazanti, Renato FernandoDepartment of MedicineFontes, Carlos Edmundo Rodrigues

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop a specific device for pleural drainage in hypertensive pneumothorax. Methods The prototype was modeled from the free version of a 3D modeling application, printed on a 3D printer using ABS® plastic material, and tested in a pleural drainage simulator. Results Pleural drainage in the simulator using the prototype was feasible and reproducible. Conclusions While the prototype is functional in the simulator, it requires improvement and refinement for use in humans.

1. Pulmonary Surgical Procedures
2. Three-Dimensional
3. Trauma
4. Printing
5. Pneumothorax