Method and apparatus for ventilation and aspiration
First Claim
1. A suction device comprising:
- a flexible hollow tube having a distal open end and a proximal end, said proximal end including means for connecting said flexible hollow tube to a source of negative pressure, to form a path of negative pressure between it source of negative pressure and said distal open end;
a rigid hollow tube attachable to said flexible hollow tube having distal and proximal open ends, said rigid hollow tube having an inner diameter such that said distal open end of said flexible hollow tube can be inserted through said proximal open end to said distal of said rigid hollow tube; and
means for attaching said rigid hollow tube to said flexible hollow tube so as not to obstruct said proximal or distal ends of each of said flexible and rigid tubes, and such that said flexible and rigid hollow tubes can be separated.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for aspiration of all patients, providing both a rigid suction hollow tube and a flexible suction hollow tube. The apparatus also include a ventilation adapter and a detachable tube for suctioning of liquid and particulate matter, such as meconium, and for intubation. Accordingly, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning of fluids and particulate matter is possible, as well as instillation of fluids and suctioning of the lower passageways, esophagus and stomach. The apparatus also includes a projecting appendage forming an oblique angle with the device, as an inlet port for delivery of oxygen or negative pressure and which can also function as a hook for conveniently hanging the device on a nearby edge.
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27 Claims
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1. A suction device comprising:
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a flexible hollow tube having a distal open end and a proximal end, said proximal end including means for connecting said flexible hollow tube to a source of negative pressure, to form a path of negative pressure between it source of negative pressure and said distal open end; a rigid hollow tube attachable to said flexible hollow tube having distal and proximal open ends, said rigid hollow tube having an inner diameter such that said distal open end of said flexible hollow tube can be inserted through said proximal open end to said distal of said rigid hollow tube; and means for attaching said rigid hollow tube to said flexible hollow tube so as not to obstruct said proximal or distal ends of each of said flexible and rigid tubes, and such that said flexible and rigid hollow tubes can be separated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for suctioning including use of a flexible hollow tube having a distal open end and a proximal end and a rigid hollow tube having distal and proximal open ends, said rigid hollow tube having an inner diameter such that said distal open end of said flexible hollow tube can be inserted through said proximal open end of said rigid hollow tube, the method comprising the steps of:
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releasably connecting said flexible hollow tube to said rigid hollow tube, attaching said flexible hollow tube to a source of negative pressure, inserting said distal open end of said flexible hollow tube into a site to be suctioned, determining whether a procedure requires the use of said rigid hollow tube for suctioning, and inserting said distal open end of said flexible hollow tube into said proximal open end of said rigid hollow tube when it is determined that said procedure requires the use of said rigid hollow tube.
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5. A method for suctioning fluids and particulate matter prior and subsequent to endotracheal intubation, including use of a flexible hollow tube having distal and proximal open ends, and a wand having a cavity, a plurality of ports, a hollow cylindrical appendage projecting from a first port, a second port situated generally below said first port having an inner diameter suitable for inserting a standard endotracheal tube adapter such that said endotracheal tube adapter will occlude said first port, comprising the steps of:
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releasably connecting said proximal open end of said flexible hollow tube to said hollow cylindrical appendage; attaching said wand to a source of negative pressure via a third inlet port; inserting said distal open end of said flexible hollow tube into a site to be suctioned; determining whether a procedure requires the use of said endotracheal tube adaptor; and inserting said endotracheal tube adapter through said second hole, thereby occluding the flow of suction through said flexible hollow tube, directing suction through said endotracheal tube adaptor when it is determined that said procedure requires the use of said endotracheal tube adaptor.
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6. A method for suctioning fluids and particulate matter prior and subsequent to endotracheal intubation, including use of a wand having a cavity and a plurality of ports, a hollow cylindrical appendage projecting from a first port and having a distal open end, a second port situated generally below said first port having an inner diameter suitable for inserting a standard endotracheal tube adaptor such that said endotracheal tube adaptor will occlude said first port, comprising the steps of:
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attaching said wand to a source of negative pressure via a third inlet port; inserting said distal open end of said hollow cylindrical appendage into a site to be suctioned; determining whether a procedure requires use of said endotracheal tube adaptor; and inserting said endotracheal tube adaptor through said second hole, thereby occluding the flow of suction through said hollow cylindrical appendage, directing suction through said endotracheal tube adaptor when it is determined that said procedure requires the use of said endotracheal tube adaptor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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7. A device for suctioning fluids and particulate matter prior and subsequent to endotracheal intubation, comprising:
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a wand having a cavity and an outer surface defining upper, lower, distal and proximal regions which further define a flow passageway, and having a plurality of ports; a hollow, cylindrical appendage projecting from a first port located at the surface of said wand; a flexible hollow tube attachable to said hollow, cylindrical appendage; a second port at the surface of said wand, situated generally below said first port, said second port having an inner diameter suitable for inserting a standard endotracheal tube adaptor, such that said endotracheal tube adaptor will occlude said first port directing all flow away from said first port and through said second port; and a third inlet port for connecting said wand to a source of negative pressure. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A device for suctioning fluids and particulate matter prior and subsequent to endotracheal intubation, comprising:
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a wand having a cavity and an outer surface defining upper, lower, distal and proximal regions which further define a flow passageway, and having a plurality of ports; a hollow, cylindrical appendage projecting from a first port located at the surface of said wand; a second port at the surface of said wand, situated generally below said first port, said second port having an inner diameter suitable for inserting a standard endotracheal tube adaptor, such that said endotracheal tube adaptor will occlude said first port directing all flow away from said first port and through said second port; and a third inlet port for connecting said wand to a source of negative pressure. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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