Tracheostomy apparatus

Details Tracheostomy apparatus Tracheostomy apparatus

1991-08-08

1994-02-15

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...

12820717, 604180, A61M 1600, A61M 532, A62B 906

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ABSTRACT:
A flexible support plate member mounts straps at opposed ends thereof for securement about an individual, with the plate member receiving a tracheal tube through a receiving plate bore in pivotal relationship, with the tracheal tube including an expandable balloon seal positioned adjacent a lower terminal end of the tracheal tube, with a suction conduit arranged for reception of a catheter tube. A modification of the invention includes sealing ribs and adhesive mounted about the balloon to enhance sealing within the individual.

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