Meconium aspiration device

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1987-10-26

1988-11-29

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Aspiration collection container or trap

604 73, 604281, 12820714, A61M 2500

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047878940

ABSTRACT:
A device for aiding aspiration of meconium-stained fluids from infants at birth is disclosed. The device includes a unique endotracheal tube having a guide wire imbedded in its walls, a collection chamber in communication with said endotracheal tube, and a second tube having a bacterial/viral filter and a mouthpiece associated therewith which is used to evacuate the collection chamber and draw fluids through the endotracheal tube.

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