Method and apparatus for directing air flow within an intubated

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1998-06-15

2000-12-05

Lewis, Aaron J.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

12820418, A61M 1500

Patent

active

061552526

ABSTRACT:
A novel method and apparatus for directing air flow and for removing internal secretions within an intubated patient is disclosed. In broad respects, the invention disclosed is an air conduit assembly positionable within a patient having an inhalation gas pathway and a separate exhalation gas pathway, so that with each successive burst of exhalation gasses forces secretions progressively out of the patient through the separate exhalation gas pathway. The air conduit may be a variety of air conduits positionable within a patient, including an endotracheal tube and a tracheostomy tube. Also disclosed is a novel apparatus and methods for performing partial liquid ventilation of an intubated patient.

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