Endotracheal tube with visualization capabilities and a laryngeal mask
US10478054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0816
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for intubation of a patient comprising: providing an LMA and an endotracheal tube, wherein the endotracheal tube comprises a visualization device and wherein the endotracheal tube is adapted for passing through the LMA; positioning the LMA in the patient; and guiding the endotracheal tube with the aid of the visualization device through the LMA for positioning in the trachea of the patient. The method preferably further comprises removing the LMA from the patient following the positioning of the endotracheal tube while leaving the endotracheal tube in position.
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