Intubation device

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Mitchell, Teena (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...

C128S200260

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322357

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method of performing endotracheal intubation and a new and novel intubation device for performing the method. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the intubation device comprises an endotracheal tube having a forward open end and a rearward open end and an inner bore there between. The endotracheal tube is provided with a fitting having a neck portion for inserting longitudinally within the first end and an adaptor for connecting to a respirator or other ventilating apparatus. A stylet is telescopingly positioned within the inner bore and extends outwardly from the forward open end and includes a longitudinally extending soft and flexible guide portion. The stylet is adapted to move outwardly from the forward open end of the endotracheal tube such that during insertion of the endotracheal tube into the trachea of the patient the guide portion is positioned within the trachea and operates to direct the endotracheal tube within the trachea.

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