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SUPRAGLOTTIC FIXATION DEVICE FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES

  • US 20110146690A1
  • Filed: 12/18/2009
  • Published: 06/23/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endotracheal tube ventilating device comprising:

  • a tubular body configured to be inserted into the trachea of a patient;

    a sealing cuff secured to the tubular body near a distal end of the tubular body; and

    an anchoring device secured to the tubular body above the sealing cuff and extending outwardly from the tubular body, the anchoring device being configured to be positioned completely within the hypopharynx of the patient, in contact with the piriform fossa and a laryngeal surface of the epiglottis without creating an airtight seal of the hypopharynx or the esophagus.

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