Tracheal tube and methods related thereto

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1996-06-27

1998-07-07

Lewis, Aaron J.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...

12820026, 128 10, 128899, A61M 1600

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ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a tracheal tube for insertion into the trachea of a patient. The tracheal tube includes a tube portion having a distal end, and a signal source associated with the tube portion at a predefined distance from its distal end. The tracheal tube is inserted into the trachea such that the signal source is immediately posterior to the patient's cricothyroid ligament. Methods related to confirming proper placement of the tracheal tube by detecting the signal source immediately posterior to the patient's cricothyroid ligament are also disclosed.

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