Self-sizing adjustable endotracheal tube
US8807136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed an endotracheal tube which has a minimal cross-sectional profile for easy viewing of anatomical features during intubation. After the tube is placed into the trachea, the tube is adapted to increase the diameter. In this manner the tube diameter may be expanded to allow for decreased Work of Breathing (WOB) for patient, while not having so large a diameter as to cause tracheal discomfort.
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