Tracheal tube securing strap
US5797394A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tracheal tube securing strap is adapted to wrap around a patient's head or neck and hold a tracheal tube in a desired position with respect to the patient. The securing strap includes a nonadhesive central portion that is positioned around the back of a patient's head or neck, an adhesive intermediate portion positioned on each side of the central portion which is covered by a removable release liner, and a bifurcated end portion disposed at each end of the strap and temporarily covered by separate release liners.
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