Tracheotomy tube

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1976-04-13

1977-07-26

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61M 2500

Patent

active

040376052

ABSTRACT:
A cuffed tracheotomy tube having an aperture in the wall thereof and removable insert means to engage and seal the aperture in an airtight manner. With the insert means in position within the tube to close and seal the aperture and the cuff inflated a patient is ventilated by a ventilator. Upon removal of the insert means the patient can ventilate himself in a normal, natural manner spontaneously through the nose and mouth.

REFERENCES:
patent: 466004 (1891-12-01), Davis
patent: 3688774 (1972-09-01), Ariyama
patent: 3693624 (1972-09-01), Shiley et al.

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