Method and apparatus for determining whether an intubated patien

Details Method and apparatus for determining whether an intubated patien Method and apparatus for determining whether an intubated patien

1999-06-10

2000-11-21

Lacyk, John P.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Respiratory

604100, 12820024, 12820026, 12820222, 12820714, A61B 508

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active

061496030

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for indicating proper placement of an endotracheal tube in the trachea of a patient which comprises measuring the oxygen concentration of inspired and expired air and, utilizing this information, performs the calculation necessary to determine whether the tube has been properly placed.

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