Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage
Patent
1987-02-10
1988-06-28
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage
604 94, 12820322, A61M 1508, A61M 1100, A62B 700
Patent
active
047532335
ABSTRACT:
A low bulk nasal cannula providing consistent gas delivery with greater comfort for the patient is described. The cannula of the present apparatus is made of very soft vinyl material to provide greater comfort. The present apparatus utilizes two extending prongs from a central housing to provide gas to nasal passages. Formed on the end of each prong is a laterally hollowed cylindrical post with a convex excurvated tip. This tip allows the cannula to "float" in the nares of the patient's nose to provide proper positioning of the cannula without requiring a "pinch" fit. Since the tips are only formed on one side of each prong, occlusion of the nasal passages during inhaling and exhaling is substantially reduced. The prongs of the cannula are coupled to a cylindrical hollow housing for providing access to the gas source. A firm plastic ridge is formed along the length of the housing and orthogonal to the extended prongs. A thin wire is inserted into the base of the housing and, in conjunction with the firm ridge, provides adjustability to the cannula for a customized fit for a variety of users. The cannula of the present apparatus may be advantageously utilized with a single supply line looping around one ear of the patient. The supply line contacting the patient's face may be made much more lightweight and flexible than the main gas supply line. This further adds to the comfort of the patient when utilizing the cannula of the present apparatus.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4278082 (1981-07-01), Blackmer
patent: 4367735 (1983-01-01), Dali
Advantage Medical
Kamm William E.
Manuel George
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