Esophageal Manometry for Airway Protection (EMAP)
Decreasing the Risk of Aspiration and Respiratory Compromise
Principal Investigator: Stanley J. Rogers, MD
Team Members: Michael Goff, John Cello, Rachel McKay
Challenge
During the early emergence from anesthesia, a patient’s aspiration risk is high as the airway protection is diminished. Post anesthesia respiratory problems are more common in patients over 50 years of age and those undergoing certain types of procedures, including upper abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal endoscopy, neurosurgery, and head and neck procedures.
Solution
The EMAP technology is a convenient addition to current quantitative monitoring of recovery from neuromuscular blockade which promises to reduce critical respiratory events and subsequent anesthesia malpractice claims. This safety device has the ability to detect potential problems and minimize risk and will take the guesswork out of the timing of extubation.
Funding
CTSI Catalyst (Spring 2016)
Honors & Awards
Surgical Innovations Accelerator (Fall 2015)
Featured Media
Department of Surgery Research Teams Awarded Seed Funding at Inaugural Shark Tank Event - UCSF Surgical Innovations - October 23, 2015