Tracheal tube with flexible segment
First Claim
1. A tracheal tube comprisinga distal end portion for intubation into a patient;
- a flexible intermediate portion smoothly merged with said distal end portion; and
a proximal end portion smoothly merged with said intermediate portion;
wherein said tracheal tube has a smooth continuous lumen running the entire length of the tracheal tubeand wherein said flexible intermediate portion is capable of withstanding acute bends without kinkingand wherein said distal end portion and said proximal end portion are each attached to said intermediate portion, by a suitable means selected from the group consisting of adhesives, connectors, compression fittings, and insert molded connectors.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to tracheal tubes which are used to introduce gasses or vapors along the trachea, such as by an anesthesiologist during the administration of anesthesia to a patient undergoing surgery. In particular, the present invention relates to a tracheal tube which includes a flexible portion that allows for movement of the proximal end relative to the distal end of the tracheal tube without creating stress at the proximal or distal ends. The tracheal tube according to the present invention allows 360° access to the head and neck area of a patient, and allows for movement of the proximal end of the tracheal tube during a surgical procedure without requiring re-intubation.
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19 Claims
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1. A tracheal tube comprising
a distal end portion for intubation into a patient; -
a flexible intermediate portion smoothly merged with said distal end portion; and a proximal end portion smoothly merged with said intermediate portion; wherein said tracheal tube has a smooth continuous lumen running the entire length of the tracheal tube and wherein said flexible intermediate portion is capable of withstanding acute bends without kinking and wherein said distal end portion and said proximal end portion are each attached to said intermediate portion, by a suitable means selected from the group consisting of adhesives, connectors, compression fittings, and insert molded connectors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A tracheal tube comprising
a distal end portion for intubation into a patient; - and
a flexible proximal portion smoothly merged with said distal end portion; wherein said tracheal tube has a smooth continuous lumen running the entire length of the tracheal tube and wherein said flexible proximal portion is capable of withstanding acute bends without kinking and wherein said distal end portion is attached to said flexible proximal portion, by a suitable means selected from the group consisting of adhesives, connectors, compression fittings, and insert molded connectors. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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