Methods for confirming placement of endotracheal tubes
US9398837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.
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