Video stylet with directable tip
US8652033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/587
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A video intubation system that provides for multiple image streams to be simultaneously presented to a user, the first image stream generated by a video laryngoscope and the second image stream generated by a video stylet. The video stylet is provided with a deflection section for ease of introducing an ETT into the trachea of a patient, the video stylet having a pistol-type grip and a control interface in the form of a trigger-type lever to facilitate comfortable griping and manipulation by the user.
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