Laryngoscope nebulizer for application of chemostimulant to patient's larynx to stimulate involuntary cough reflex
US6561195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laryngoscope-associated arrangement provides for focused delivery of a chemostimulant from a nebulizer through a delivery conduit to a patient's larynx to allow a practitioner to directly observe the function of the patient's larynx during the course of delivery of the chemostimulant. This not only provides the practitioner with a visualization of whether the patient's laryngeal vestibule is functioning properly, but allows the practitioner to be satisfied that the chemostimulant is accurately delivered to the intended region of interest.
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