ThoraClip
2026
Team Members:
- Jeremy Wang
- Jonathan Brown
- Jessy Cao
- Benjamin Jackson
- Arihant Singh
- Aanya Kataria
- Veronica Seok
- Elizabeth Xiu
Advisors:
- Elizabeth Logsdon
Sponsors:
- Jessica LaRosa
- Stephanie Morgenstern
Abstract:
Chest tubes dislodge in pediatric intensive care patients at rates reaching 40% in neonates and infants using current suture-based securement. Dislodgement can cause life-threatening complications, extended hospital stays, and restrictions on early mobilization critical to neurodevelopment. Existing alternatives fail to address the unique anatomical and clinical demands of pediatric patients.
This project presents a novel prototype for chest tube securement for pediatric applications. The device aims to reduce dislodgement rates while enabling safer early mobilization in the PICU.
