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Endotracheal tube holding device and associated tube holding method

  • US 5,448,985 A
  • Filed: 10/25/1994
  • Issued: 09/12/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endotracheal tube holding device for securing the position of an endotracheal tube, said tube holding device comprising:

  • a first tube engaging apparatus for releasably engaging the endotracheal tube, said first tube engaging apparatus including a first foundation strap having a distal end portion and an outer bonding surface proximate said distal end portion, said first tube engaging apparatus having a first tube engaging strap for releasably engaging and securing the position of the endotracheal tube, said first tube engaging strap defining a proximal end secured to said first foundation strap and an inner surface, at least a portion of which is coated with an adhesive for releasably engaging said outer bonding surface; and

    a second tube engaging apparatus for releasably engaging the endotracheal tube, said second tube engaging apparatus including a second foundation strap having a distal end portion and a further outer bonding surface proximate said distal end portion of said second foundation strap, said second tube engaging apparatus having a second tube engaging strap for releasably engaging and securing the position of the endotracheal tube, said second tube engaging strap defining a proximal end secured to said second foundation strap and an inner surface, at least a portion of which is coated with an adhesive for releasably engaging said further outer bonding surface with the endotracheal tube therebetween.

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