Endotracheal tube system and method of use
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1. An interconnection to be placed between an endotracheal tube and bag-valve mask, the interconnection comprising:
- a first tube for attachment to an endotracheal tube and a second tube for attachment to a bag-valve mask;
a carbon dioxide indicator on the second tube, in gaseous communication with the endotracheal tubea housing over the carbon dioxide indicator to isolate the indicator from outside air;
at least one inlet orifice in the second tube,a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orificea structure for directing air from the endotracheal tube unidirectionally through the orifice to the carbon dioxide indicator.
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Abstract
An improved endotracheal tube system and method of use is provided. The improved endotracheal tube system includes a standard endotracheal tube, a housing with a first tube that may be positioned within an endotracheal tube and a second tube adapted for attachment to a bag-valve mask. The housing has a CO2 detector within it. The improved endotracheal tube system may also have a stylet positioned within the endotracheal tube and the housing. The stylet may have a handle attached to it for easy removal from the housing.
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1. An interconnection to be placed between an endotracheal tube and bag-valve mask, the interconnection comprising:
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a first tube for attachment to an endotracheal tube and a second tube for attachment to a bag-valve mask; a carbon dioxide indicator on the second tube, in gaseous communication with the endotracheal tube a housing over the carbon dioxide indicator to isolate the indicator from outside air; at least one inlet orifice in the second tube, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice a structure for directing air from the endotracheal tube unidirectionally through the orifice to the carbon dioxide indicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A combination comprising:
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an endotracheal tube; an adaptor with a first tube attached to the endotracheal tube and a second tube for attachment to a bag-valve mask; at least one orifice in the second tube, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice; a fin that projects into the second tube to direct the airflow to the carbon dioxide indicator; a stylet extending through the endotracheal tube and through the adapter to provide temporary rigidity to the endotracheal tube. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of placing an endotracheal tube within a patient and testing for placement within the patient'"'"'s trachea, the method comprising:
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providing a bag-valve mask an endotracheal tube, an adaptor attached to the endotracheal tube and an orifice, a carbon dioxide indicator covering the orifice and a fin adjacent the orifice, and a stylet within the endotracheal tube and the adaptor; placing the endotracheal tube within the patient; removing the stylet from the endotracheal tube and the housing; placing the bag-valve mask upon the housing and ventilating the patient; directing air with the fin unidirectionally through the orifice to the carbon dioxide indicator, end determining proper placement within the patients trachea by observing the carbon dioxide indicator. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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