Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
Patent
1993-09-21
1997-01-07
Lewis, Aaron J.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...
12820026, A61M 1600
Patent
active
055906478
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method of using a specialized tracheal tubes for introduction of gasses or vapors along the trachea, such as by an anesthesiologist during the administration of anesthesia to a patient undergoing surgery. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of providing anesthesia utilizing a tracheal tube having a flexible portion that allows for movement of the proximal end relative to the distal end of the tracheal tube without creating stress at the proximal or distal ends. The tracheal tube according to the present invention allows 360.degree. access to the head and neck area of a patient, and allows for movement of the proximal end of the tracheal tube during a surgical procedure without requiring re-intubation.
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Hey David A.
Lewis Aaron J.
Mallinckrodt Medical Inc.
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