A Haptic-enhanced New Approach to Laryngoscopy

Abstract

Laryngoscopy or endotracheal intubation is a common medical procedure where a tube is passed into the lungs of patients for providing oxygen or other anesthetic gas. Improper intubation can be life threatening; hence, emphasis is laid on proper hand-eye coordination and an understanding of proper exertion of pressure on the patient’s body. This paper proposes a haptic-based implementation of endotracheal intubation to address shortcomings in existing approaches.