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Method and apparatus for determining whether an intubated patient has been properly intubated

  • US 6,149,603 A
  • Filed: 06/10/1999
  • Issued: 11/21/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An endotracheal placement detection (EPD) device for a tubular member (an endotracheal tube), one end of said endotracheal tube adapted for insertion into a patient'"'"'s trachea and the other end located external to the patient, the detection device comprising:

  • a tubular housing including a multi-legged Tee member coupled to said other end of the endotracheal tube, a second leg of said Tee being coupled to a source of breathing gas, and the third leg of said Tee being coupled to an oxygen sensor, a disposable filter positioned between said oxygen sensor and said Tee, said oxygen sensor including a display for displaying the existence of a difference in oxygen level in gases inspired and expired by said patient and means to indicate any difference.

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