Functionality and Accuracy of the smARTrack System in Real-Life ICU Settings
Functionality and Accuracy of the smARTrack System in Real-Life ICU Settings
This study conducted in order to validate the functionality and accuracy of the smARTrack™
 System in a real-life ICU setting. The smARTrack™ Feeding Tube System is a novel system with
 nasogastric tube developed by ART Healthcare Ltd, based on sensor-lined tubes that transmit
 real-time information to an external console. The smARTrack™ feeding tube is equipped with
 reflux sensors which alert when gastric contents regurgitating into the esophagus. In
 addition, the smARTrack™ feeding tube is equipped with sensors designed to provide
 information about the location of the tube thus assisting in reducing the incident of
 misplacement during first positioning. The smARTrack™ feeding tube is also automatically and
 in real-time stops feeding if the feeding tube moves out of position during ongoing use or
 detect gastric content in esophagus. Furthermore, smARTrack™ Feeding Tube System can guide
 operator to correctly re-position the tube.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Males and females 18 years or older

 -  Patient has already been admitted to ICU

 -  Patient requires enteral feeding

 -  Patients receiving PPI therapy

 -  Informed consent by independent physician and next of kin

 -  ICU ventilated patients

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients with anomalies or diseases of the nose, throat, or esophagus and or stomach.

 -  Patients with known sensitivities or allergies to any of the feeding tube materials

 -  Inability to place patient is semi-Fowler's position.

 -  Any clinically significant abnormality upon physical examination which may, in the
 opinion of the investigator, pose difficulty in inserting the feeding tube (e.g.
 cervical spine disorder)

 -  Pregnancy

 -  Recent abdominal surgery (less than 30 days)