Surgery – Endoscope – Having endotrachael intuabation means on endoscope
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Endoscope
Having endotrachael intuabation means on endoscope
C600S160000, C600S172000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06929600
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an apparatus which is used in conjunction with an endotracheal tube to provide visual information during intubation. The visual information is used by a medical practitioner in order to successfully insert and position the endotracheal tube into the trachea of a patient who is being intubated.
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