Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Raaj K Ruparel

Johnathon M Aho

Phillip G Rowse

Cornelius A Thiels

Blake A Spindler

Nimesh D Naik

Terry P Nickerson

Twinkle Kumar Pandian

Henry J Schiller

Beth A Ballinger

This document provides systems and methods that can improve the efficacy of tube and needle thoracostomy. For example, this document provides devices and methods for confirming the proper placement of a chest tube or needle within the pleural space to relieve a pneumothorax or tension pneumothoax.

CO2-sensing chest tube and needle thoracostomy devices

Systems and methods that can improve the safety and efficacy of chest tube thoracostomy are described. For example, this document provides systems and methods that facilitate direct visual confirmation of the proper placement of a chest tube within the thoracic space.

Tube thoracostomy using an optical trocar

Systems and methods can be used improve the efficacy of tube thoracostomy. For example, this document provides devices and methods for confirming the proper placement of a chest tube within the pleural space.

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This document provides devices, systems, and methods for treating patients with wounds that include a fistula. For example, this document provides a multi-lumen tubular device that can deliver wound irrigation, wound suction, and fistuloclysis nutritional support through the lumens of the tubular device.

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Rochester, MN, United States of America

Raaj K Ruparel