Breathing circuit adapter

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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for quickly connecting or disconnecting apparatus...

C128S911000, C128S912000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07152597

ABSTRACT:
An adapter couples a patient's breathing circuit to a ventilator. In the preferred embodiment, the adapter comprises an inhalation conduit having a first end for coupling the adapter to the ventilator and a second end for coupling the adapter to the patient breathing circuit; an exhalation conduit having a first end for coupling the adapter to the patient breathing circuit and a discharge conduit, the discharge conduit transversely oriented to the inhalation conduit; an exhaust port communicating with the discharge conduit for releasing breathed gas from same; a valve selectively opening and closing the discharge conduit to release gas from same; and a base comprising means for releasably coupling the adapter to the ventilator.

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