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Prof. Timothy Booth

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2024 Poster + Paper

Development of an augmented reality system for tracheal intubation guidance of airway management

Grace Fei, Aimee Guo, Timothy Booth, Edgar Kiss, Rami Hallac, Andrew Anderson, Zhiyue Wang

Proceedings Volume 12818, 1281808 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3007671

KEYWORDS: Augmented reality, 3D modeling, Autoregressive models, Image segmentation, Computed tomography, Visualization, Tissues, Mixed reality, Holography, Head

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Tracheal intubation is a crucial procedure performed in airway management to sustain life during head and neck surgery. However, difficult airways can make intubation challenging, which is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. This is particularly important for children who undergo intubation where the situation is difficult. In this study, we developed an augmented reality (AR) system that allows the overlay of intubation tools and internal airways, providing real-time guidance during the procedure. A child manikin was used to develop and test the AR system. Three-dimensional CT images were acquired from the manikin. Different tissues were segmented to generate the 3D models that were imported into Unity to build the holograms. Phantom experiments demonstrated the AR-guided system for potential applications in tracheal intubation guidance.Tracheal intubation is a crucial procedure performed in airway management to sustain life during various procedures. However, difficult airways can make intubation challenging, which is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. This is particularly important for children who undergo intubation where the situation is difficult. Improved airway management will decrease incidences of repeated attempts, decrease hypoxic injuries in patients, and decrease hospital stays, resulting in better clinical outcomes and reduced costs. Currently, 3D printed models based on CT scans and ultrasound-guided intubation are being used or tested for device fitting and procedure guidance to increase the success rate of intubation, but both have limitations. Maintaining a 3D printing facility can be logistically inconvenient, and it can be time consuming and expensive. Ultrasound-guided intubation can be hindered by operator dependence, limited two-dimensional visualization, and potential artifacts. In this study, we developed an augmented reality (AR) system that allows the overlay of intubation tools and internal airways, providing real-time guidance during the procedure. A child manikin was used to develop and test the AR system. Three-dimensional CT images were acquired from the manikin. Different tissues were segmented to generate the 3D models that were imported into Unity to build the holograms. Phantom experiments demonstrated the AR-guided system for potential applications in tracheal intubation guidance.

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