Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
Patent
1989-02-23
1991-10-29
Lewis, Aaron J.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
12820715, A61M 1600
Patent
active
050606476
ABSTRACT:
A flexible endotracheal tube is described having a proximal end for attachment to an adapter or to another tube. A distal end has an opening for extending past the vocal cords of a patient. An intermediate portion passes between the vocal cords wherein the intermediate portion comprises an outer shape in transverse cross section defined in part by two substantially straight sides converging to a tip. A mouth guard for the endotracheal tube is also described.
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