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Tracheal gas insufflation system

US5896854A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1998
Grant dateApr 27, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2016/0036
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for flushing carbon dioxide from ventilation equipment so that the carbon dioxide is not rebreathed by the patient. Flushing is achieved by providing tracheal gas insufflation only during the end of the patient's expiratory phase.

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