Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
Patent
1997-12-19
1999-01-05
Weiss, John G.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
12820715, 604267, 250504R, A61M 1600
Patent
active
058552030
ABSTRACT:
A respirator circuit comprises a breathing tube, such as an endotracheal tube, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The lumen defines at least a portion of the respirator circuit. A ventilator tube is in fluid communication with the proximal end of the breathing tube end and defines a portion of the respirator circuit. One or more light sources capable of emitting ultraviolet radiation irradiates at least a portion of the respirator circuit, thereby sterilizing the respiratory circuit.
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Anderson Charles W.
Weiss John G.
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