Apparatus for determining position of an endothracheal tube

Details Apparatus for determining position of an endothracheal tube Apparatus for determining position of an endothracheal tube

1991-04-02

1993-11-02

Howell, Kyle L.

Surgery

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128772, 1286531, A61B 1900

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052576361

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for determining the optimum position of an endotracheal tube while allowing simultaneous ventilation of a patient with the endotracheal tube is disclosed. This apparatus contains a stylet, connecting means for adjustably and removably disposing the stylet within an endotracheal tube, means attached to the stylet for producing magnetic flux, and means for sensing the presence of magnetic flux.

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Engler, "Verifying Endotracheal Tube Placement with the Trach Mate.TM. . . . ", Aug. 1989.
Andriani et al., "Complications of Endotracheal Intubation", Jun. 1988.

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