Standalone Flow Sensor with Alarm for Tracheostomy Tube: a Hypothesis

Tracheostomy tubes are commonly needed airway devices. Not infrequently, these tubes may get blocked, which may be life-threatening. The authors hypothesize to build a standalone flow sensor that can sense and raise an alarm when the tracheostomy tube gets blocked or flow changes. The hypothesized flow sensor for the tracheostomy tube will sense and raise an alarm when the tube gets blocked or flow changes. This automated alarm system will enable less-trained staff and relatives to easily sense the blockage and take timely corrective measures.

Automated summary

The authors propose the development of a standalone flow sensor for tracheostomy tubes that can detect blockage or changes in flow and raise an alarm. This automated alarm system will enable less-trained staff and relatives to easily detect blockages and take timely corrective measures.