Endotracheal tube holder

Details Endotracheal tube holder Endotracheal tube holder

1998-03-13

1999-12-07

Weiss, John G.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Face mask covering a breathing passage

12820626, 12820621, 12820624, A62B 1802, A62B 1808

Patent

active

059965819

ABSTRACT:
An improved endotracheal tube holder generally comprises an elliptically shaped base member having associated therewith an endotracheal tube stabilization mechanism, for fixing an endotracheal tube into a set position, and an appliance securing mechanism, for affixing the tube holder to a patient's head and/or neck. The tube holder is also provided with a plurality of alternately inflatable fluid chambers, perimetrically disposed about the lower circumference of the holder's base member and oriented for interposition between the base member and the patient's oral and/or facial regions. A source of pressurized fluid is provided for alternately inflating the fluid chambers according to the state of a provided selection device. The improved holder relieves the interface pressure between the base member and the patient's oral and/or facial regions created by the appliance securing mechanism. As a result, the improved endotracheal tube holder provides the benefits associated with tube holding appliances without the concomitant disadvantages of skin deterioration previously associated therewith.

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Tasota, Frederick J. et al., Evaluation of Two Methods Used to Stabilize Oral Endotracheal Tubes, Heart & Lung 16: 140-46, Mar. 1987.

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