Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
Patent
1998-08-31
2000-10-24
Weiss, John G.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
12820714, 12820021, A61M 1600
Patent
active
061351113
ABSTRACT:
A composite tracheostomy tube or cannula comprising a rigid inner tube and a relatively soft outer tube. One or more ducts or chambers are formed between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. A sealing or mounting flange is attached to the composite tube adjacent one thereof. A balloon or inflatable cuff is attached to the outer surface of the outer tube adjacent the opposite end of the composite tube. A conduit for connection to a fluid source is provided to selectively inflate and/or deflate the inflatable cuff. An inner tube or cannula is removably inserted into the tracheostomy tube. The inner cannula includes a preferred gripping device at the proximal end thereof.
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Rhodes, Jr. R. Gale
Vital Signs Inc.
Weiss John G.
Weiss, Jr. Joseph F.
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