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System for determining an orientation of a tracheal tube in a subject

US8880150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Edward M. McKenna · Boulder, US
Youzhi Li · Dedham, US
Andy S. Lin · Boulder, US
Sarah Hayman · Boulder, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 16, 2013
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 16, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/3306
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may employ optical sensing techniques for determining an orientation of the inserted tube in a subject. The orientation information may provide an indication as to whether or not the tracheal tube is properly placed within the trachea. The optical techniques may include interferometry.

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