摘要:
A therapeutic intubation device may comprise a tube, a first probe channel, a second probe channel, a first probe and a second probe. In various embodiments, a tube may have an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body may define a first channel between the proximal end and the distal end. A first probe channel may be defined in the body. A second probe channel may be defined in the body. A first probe may comprise a first body portion and a first end portion, the first end portion comprising a first ultraviolet-c (“UVC”) light emitting device. The first probe may be installable on the first probe channel such that the first end portion of the first probe is adjacent the distal end of the tube during operation.
摘要:
The present disclosure provides improved airway intervention devices that are coated with a material and contain an antimicrobial peptide. The devices are useful in controlling the microbial flora of the airway and preventing infections and conditions such as subglottic stenosis, pneumonia (VAP), laryngeal infection, post-operative dressing/packing-induced infection, upper airway infection, rhinosinusitis, choanal atresia, vocal fold injury and paralysis.
摘要:
Provided herein is an endotracheal tube, and an intubation system comprising said endotracheal tube and a stylet for guiding an endotracheal tube during intubation. The endotracheal tube has a body comprising a flexible hollow tube with a distal end for insertion into a patient's trachea during intubation, and an opposite proximal end. The endotracheal tube comprises one or more internal projections, said internal projections projecting radially inwardly from an internal wall surface of a distal tip portion of the endotracheal tube, wherein the internal projections are tapered in at least one direction.
摘要:
An oral medical apparatus includes a flexible tube with a first portion adjacent a proximal end of the tube and a second portion adjacent to the first portion. A support is located within the upper portion to prevent compression or collapse of the upper portion of the tube. The oral medical apparatus can accommodate a rigid connector that may be directly coupled to an anesthesia breathing circuit or a medical breathing device.
摘要:
A capnography system includes a CO2 sensing system having a CO2 sensor configured to measure a CO2 concentration in exhaled breath of a subject, a processor configured to derive one or more breath related parameters based on the measured CO2 concentration, and a communication unit. The capnography system includes a tubing system configured to allow flow of respiratory gasses therethrough. The tubing system includes a connector configured to connect the tubing system to the CO2 sensing system and a communication component configured to provide an indication of a type of the tubing system to the communication unit. The communication unit is configured to transfer data to the processor based on the indication obtained from the communication component, and the processor is configured to change or suggest a change of an operation mode of the CO2 sensing system based on the data.
摘要:
An endotracheal tube (ETT) system and methods are provided. In at least one example, an ETT system may comprise, a tube, inflatable cuff coupled to the tube, and a restrictor. In at least one example the restrictor may comprise one more cavities. In a further example, a restrictor drainage assembly may be coupled to the restrictor, the restrictor drainage assembly configured to drain secretions that may be collected at a collection point formed by the restrictor when the ETT system is positioned in an airway of a patient and in an inflated state.
摘要:
Devices, systems and methods for improved placement of endotracheal tubes which have particular application for awake or sedated intubation, are described. An intubation scope having a handle, a flexible probe, and an articulatable tip where the handle has a control lever to cause and control articulation of the tip of the intubation scope. The system has a locking mechanism to hold the ET tube in desired position over and along the flexible probe during the intubation process. Specific methods of using this system for improvement of the intubation techniques are described.
摘要:
Devices and methods for preventing tracheal aspiration as described, where a cuff assembly having an inflatable member with an inflation tube fluidly coupled may be placed over a proximal end of an endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask and inserted into the patient trachea with the endotracheal tube or separately after the endotracheal tube has already been positioned. In either case, the inflatable member may be positioned distal (or inferior) to the vocal cords and proximal to the endotracheal balloon via a delivery instrument which automatically positions the balloon in proximity to the vocal cords.
摘要:
An ultraviolet irradiation system includes a medical device having a central lumen, an optical fiber having a longitudinal length, and an ultraviolet wave generator, wherein ultraviolet waves generated by the wave generator are dispersed along the longitudinal length of the optical fiber to disinfect the central lumen of the medical device.
摘要:
Disclosed herein is a biomimetic artificial secured airway for use with a patient ventilating system that reduces the incidence of ventilator-associated patient infections when compared with the infection rate attributable to existing endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes.