Endotracheal tube splitter

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1995-04-27

1999-02-23

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

12820714, 12820715, 30 904, 30 908, A61M 5178

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058738584

ABSTRACT:
An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.

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