Doctors in Atlanta are using custom 3D printed tracheal splints to help infants with airway diseases breathe independently. The bioabsorbable devices, developed by Georgia Tech & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, have been successfully implanted in four patients, offering a promising solution for children with pediatric tracheomalacia.
Innovative 3D printed devices are transforming care for Children with airway diseases in Atlanta. A collaboration between Georgia Tech & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has produced custom tracheal splints, offering new hope for young patients with Pediatric Tracheomalacia.
The bioabsorbable splints are designed to dissolve as the child’s airway strengthens. In a groundbreaking case, doctors implanted a device in patient Justice Altidor in October 2020, following FDA approval. This intervention enables Justice to breathe independently without ventilator support.
Pediatric tracheomalacia causes the windpipe to collapse during breathing, leading to severe respiratory issues. These customized splints address each patient’s unique needs, potentially reducing long-term ventilator dependence.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is at the forefront of this technology, being one of few U.S. centers using 3D printing for such cases. Georgia Tech remains the sole facility capable of producing these specialized tracheal splints. To date, four patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta have benefited from these innovative airway support devices.
Source: gpb.org
Read more recent news:
- From Tiny Parts to Mega Structures: 3D Printing Takes Space Construction to New Heights
- Ireland’s First 3D Printed Homes Emerge in Dundalk, Signaling Construction Revolution
- xTool Launches 4-in-1 xTool M1 Ultra and Heat Press Combo
- 3D Printers Go to War: Navy’s Secret Weapon at RIMPAC 2024
Nestor Sawayn is a U.S.-based tech journalist specializing in maker tools and creative technologies. His coverage spans 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters across North America, Europe, and Asia. Sawen’s articles offer concise, insightful analysis of the latest News, innovations in this space. Beyond hardware, he explores the creative potential of board games and tabletop RPGs, providing readers with a comprehensive view of both digital and analog maker trends.
Feel free to reach out to me at nestorsawayn@360techinsights.com.
