Multiple channel tracheal tube placement device and technique for using the same
US9031638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may employ sensing techniques for determining a distance between the inserted tube and an anatomical structure such as a carina. The distance information may provide an indication as to whether or not the tracheal tube is properly placed within the trachea. Because a tracheal tube may rotate within the trachea, the sensing information may be gathered from multiple locations on the tracheal tube for a rotation-independent measurement technique.
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