Intubation monitoring apparatus and method

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion

C600S536000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07925339

ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises an apparatus and a method for externally assessing and monitoring placement of an endo-tracheal tube for ventilation of patients based on thoracic impedance measurement.

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