Endotracheal tube apparatus
US9918675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2035 |
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 electrodes are formed on the endotracheal tube. The conductive 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 wireless sensor is formed on the endotracheal tube, and is configured to wirelessly transmit information to a processing apparatus.
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