Publication Date
Spring 2023
Keywords
Tracheostomy Speaking Valve, Optimization
Recommended Citation
Verbosky, Arianna, "An Integrated Engineering Methodological Framework for the Optimization of a Tracheostomy Speaking Valve" (2023). Senior Honors Theses. 1296.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1296
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis investigation is to develop and present an iterative methodological framework for the optimization of a particular tracheostomy speaking valve which integrates the use of engineering computational, experimental, and analytical methods and tools. Background information related to tracheostomy speaking valves as well as the methods and tools to be implemented in the methodological framework are presented. The designed framework and results of its initial implementation as well as recommendations for future work are also discussed. Ultimately, the development and implementation of this integrated framework has the potential to be extended to the optimization of other tracheostomy speaking valves and respiratory devices.
