R-Aides (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Rice University

R-Aides (1 of 2)

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A team of Rice University engineering seniors created a device to lift the weight from the abdomens of obese patients undergoing surgery. The R-Aides device uses suction cups hooked to vacuum to help patients under light sedation breathe.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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