Endotracheal tube control device

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1978-11-29

1981-01-13

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means placed in body opening to facilitate insertion of...

128 13, 12820714, 128772, 128DIG9, A61M 2500, A61M 1600

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042443628

ABSTRACT:
An endotracheal intubation control device is disclosed which is used with a flexible tube that is tapered for insertion into the trachea of a patient. A stylet is provided having a length greater than the tubular member and of a dimension allowing passage through the member with first magnetic means attached to one end of the stylet. A second magnetic means is provided for external placement over the tracheal orifice of a patient. The stylet is flexible and is inserted into the throat of the patient and acts as a guide for subsequent insertion of the endotracheal tube over the stylet.

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