Endotracheal device
US4791914A · kind A · utility
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3Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2240/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention comprises a disposable endotracheal device specifically for use with newborn infants. The device incorporates a conventional endotracheal tube with a fluid receptacle whereby during use, liquid withdrawn from the infant does not come in contact with the user thereby preventing exposure to a dangerous virus or the like.
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