Surgery – Respiratory method or device – Means placed in body opening to facilitate insertion of...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3771)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
Means placed in body opening to facilitate insertion of...
C128S207140, C128S207180
Reexamination Certificate
active
10666290
ABSTRACT:
An oropharyngeal device for insertion into the mouth of a patient. The device includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end with a flange formed at the proximal end. The distal end is inserted into the mouth until the flange is disposed outside and adjacent to the patient's mouth. The flange keeps the proximal device from entering the mouth. The body is sized such that the distal end of the body is disposed within the pharynx above the epiglottis. The device includes a channel that forms an airway between the ends. The device also includes at least three separate conduits integrated into the body for administering oxygen, suctioning, and for assessing ventilation thorough end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. The conduits for oxygenation and suctioning extend through the body between its proximal and distal ends. The conduit for end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring terminates within the channel.
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Armstead Valerie E.
Ganesh Arjunan
Williams Michael J.
Ali Shumaya B.
Paul & Paul
Thomas Jefferson University
Yu Justine R.
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