Device for evacuating and/or monitoring gas leaking from a patient during surgery or anesthetization
US9622683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/1035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is described herein for evacuating gas as it is leaking from a patient's airway. The system comprises a gas evacuation flowpath configured for collecting a gas flow escaping from the patient when inserted into the patient's airway. A vacuum source is connected to the gas evacuation flowpath. Devices that may be employed as part of the system and a method for evacuating gas from a patient are also described.
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