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Optimization of the Design of NIV Pediatric Masks through Anthropometric Analysis at Different Ages
DescriptionThis study investigates the impact of growth and facial size changes in pediatric patients on the design of custom NIV masks. Fourteen anthropometric measurements of the faces of two participants were analyzed using 3D scanners taken two years apart; the first participant was scanned at 5 and 7 years, and the second at 7 and 9 years. The objective was to analyze the changes in the size and proportion of their faces and the variation in the requirements for their custom masks.

Five masks with different parameters were designed for each participant at their different ages. Face coverage, intersections with the nasal alae, and distance between the nose and the inner part of the masks, among other factors, were evaluated to understand the adaptability and effectiveness of the custom masks.

The results showed that the first participant had an average facial growth of 16%, while the second had an average growth of 6%. The greatest changes were observed in the chin height, the nasal root breadth, and the nasal tip protrusion. Regarding the anthropometric adaptability of the masks, of the five designs tested, 3 managed to adapt correctly to the participants at both ages, evidencing the design's functioning and the components' scalability.

These findings highlight the variability in facial development during children's growth, a crucial aspect for designing customized NIV masks for the pediatric population. Simultaneously, it highlights the potential of a method of designing customized masks that improves the fit and comfort of the patients during noninvasive ventilation treatments.
Event Type
Late Breaking Results
TimeFriday, September 13th10:05am - 10:15am MST
LocationFLW Salon B