ION Robotic Bronchoscopy by Susannah Parks

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sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 02:07:02 UTC

The Current Innovation of ION Bronchoscopoy

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 02:10:15 UTC

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Cited in Intuitive (2024), lung cancer has a 5 year survival rate of 23% for non-small cell lung cancer. This is low when compared to breast cancer (90%) and prostate cancer (98%). Early detection is key. More than 70% of all lung cancers are located in the outer one-third of the lung which are hard to reach. ION Bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive way for physicians to biopsy these hard to reach lung nodules. It allows the physician to navigate and travel through the lungs to a precise location using data downloaded from a CT scan or MRI. It pioneers the use of shape-sensing technology and real time data to guide the catheters to an exact location. This may allow a physician to diagnose lung cancer at an earlier stage and get patient answers sooner (Intuitive, 2024).

ION Bronchoscopy system

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 02:19:51 UTC

The ION is designed to fit in most bronchoscopy suites.

ION Bronchoscopy Video

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 02:33:14 UTC

Pro's of ION Bronchoscopy

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 02:44:13 UTC

The ION is a minimally invasive procedure which reduces the need for more invasive surgical biopsies.

The ION gives the physician enhanced abilities to navigate to very small and hard to reach areas in the lungs that were previously unaccessable.

This innovation allows for earlier detection of a cancer diagnosis, therefore improving treatment outcomes and survival rates for patients.

Con's of ION Bronchscopy

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 02:58:30 UTC

As with all anesthesia, there is always a risk of anesthesia complications.

ION Bronchscopy complication are rare. But the main complications could include infection, bleeding, irritation of the vocal cords which includes laryngospasm, pneumothorax, cardiac related complications, respiratory failure, air embolism, and death.

ION Bronchscopy is typically only available in larger urban areas and hospitals. Rural areas and the uninsured may not have access. The procedure is very expensive.

Date Published

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-21 17:51:55 UTC

March 2024

Opinion and Rationale

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-22 14:28:59 UTC

The ION robotic bronchoscopy is an amazing advancement in lung cancer treatment. Before ION, patients would have to have multiple invasive procedures to get a diagnosis. By the time they got their diagnosis, it was usually more advanced. The ION is easier on the patient, plus we can get a definitive diagnosis while doing the procedure.

Using Strengths

sparks9_1 — 2024-09-22 14:29:17 UTC

My top 5 strengths that will help the team:

Relator-Facilitate working in a group to achieve the goal.

Harmony-Help to keep the peace, help deal with any conflict.

Consistency-Keep routines and expectations in place.

Context-Consider past mistakes so to not repeat it.

Responsibility-Make sure it is completed with values that prioritize the patient.

Others on my team:

Faith-Futuristic-See the vision for the future.

Matthew-Maximizer-Make sure we utilize every aspect of the technology.

Sheila-Strategic-Looks at every scenario and possible obstacles.

Chelsea-Command-Will be the leader of the team.

Louis-Learner-Will research and learn everything there is to know that might impact end result.