Rescue device and kit and method of using same
US6789538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/0484
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rescue device and kit for ventilating a patient incapable of normal ventilation or intubation techniques includes a single-lumen nasopharyngeal nasal trumpet having a beveled shaped opening at its distal end and a flared proximal end. An eye opening is disposed slightly proximal to the beveled shaped opening and an air delivery extension tube is secured within the single-lumen opening at the flared proximal end of the nasal trumpet. The distal end of the extension tube secured within the nasal trumpet cooperates with the flared proximal end of the nasal trumpet to provide a soft non-tissue irritating nose plug when the nasal trumpet is fully inserted into a nostril opening of the patient. The kit further includes a tube of lubricant, an air bag, and a soft nose plug for blocking the other nostril opening of the patient during the novel rescue process. The ventilation rescue method includes providing a single-lumen nasopharyngeal nasal trumpet having a flared proximal end and a beveled shaped opening at its distal end with an eye opening disposed slightly proximal to its distal end and an air delivery extension tube secured within its flared proximal end opening. A medical practit…
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