Endotracheal tube system and method of use
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1. An interconnection to be placed between an endotracheal tube and bag-valve mask, the interconnection comprising:
- a first tube for attachment to an endotracheal tube and a second tube for attachment to a bag-valve mask;
a carbon dioxide indicator on the second tube, in gaseous communication with the endotracheal tube a housing over the carbon dioxide indicator to isolate the indicator from outside air;
at least one inlet orifice in the second tube, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice a structure for directing air from the endotracheal tube unidirectionally through the orifice to the carbon dioxide indicator.
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Abstract
An improved endotracheal tube system and method of use is provided. The improved endotracheal tube system includes a standard endotracheal tube, a housing with a first tube that may be positioned within an endotracheal tube and a second tube adapted for attachment to a bag-valve mask. The housing has a CO2 detector within it. The improved endotracheal tube system may also have a stylet positioned within the endotracheal tube and the housing. The stylet may have a handle attached to it for easy removal from the housing.
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21 Claims
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1. An interconnection to be placed between an endotracheal tube and bag-valve mask, the interconnection comprising:
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a first tube for attachment to an endotracheal tube and a second tube for attachment to a bag-valve mask;
a carbon dioxide indicator on the second tube, in gaseous communication with the endotracheal tube a housing over the carbon dioxide indicator to isolate the indicator from outside air;
at least one inlet orifice in the second tube, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice a structure for directing air from the endotracheal tube unidirectionally through the orifice to the carbon dioxide indicator. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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2. (canceled)
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3. (canceled)
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11. A combination comprising:
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an endotracheal tube;
an adaptor with a first tube attached to the endotracheal tube and a second tube for attachment to a bag-valve mask;
at least one orifice in the second tube, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice;
a fin that projects into the second tube to direct the airflow to the carbon dioxide indicator;
a stylet extending through the endotracheal tube and through the adapter to provide temporary rigidity to the endotracheal tube. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. (canceled)
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17. A method of placing an endotracheal tube within a patient and testing for placement within the patient'"'"'s trachea, the method comprising:
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providing a bag-valve mask an endotracheal tube, an adaptor attached to the endotracheal tube and an orifice, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice and a fin adjacent the orifice, and a stylet within the endotracheal tube and the adaptor;
placing the endotracheal tube within the patient;
removing the stylet from the endotracheal tube and the housing;
placing the bag-valve mask upon the housing and ventilating the patient;
directing air with the fin unidirectionally through the orifice to the carbon dioxide indicator; and
determining proper placement within the patient'"'"'s trachea by observing the carbon dioxide indicator. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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