Endotracheal tube introducer

Details Endotracheal tube introducer Endotracheal tube introducer

1992-04-03

1994-06-28

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

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

12820714, A61M 1600

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053237714

ABSTRACT:
An endotracheal tube introducer comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a mouth of greater diameter than an endotracheal tube being inserted into it and an elongated portion connected to, and extending longitudinally away from, the mouth for insertion thereof past the epiglottis, between the vocal cords, into the trachea, the elongated portion comprising at least one guide and reinforcing portion extending longitudinally along the length of the elongated portion away from the proximal end and mouth, and relatively thin pliable side portions or wings extending laterally from the sides of the guide portion, one from each side and overlap one another at least proximate the distal end.

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