Endotracheal tube apparatus
US9037226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for monitoring EMG signals of a patient's laryngeal muscles includes an endotracheal tube having an exterior surface. Conductive ink electrodes are formed on the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube. The conductive ink electrodes are configured to receive the EMG signals from the laryngeal muscles when the endotracheal tube is placed in a trachea of the patient. At least one conductor is coupled to the conductive ink electrodes and is configured to carry the EMG signals received by the conductive ink electrodes to a processing apparatus.
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