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Methods, systems and devices for improving ventilation in a lung area

  • US 7,588,033 B2
  • Filed: 06/17/2004
  • Issued: 09/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of ventilating a patient, the method comprising:

  • placing a percutaneous transtracheal ventilation catheter in an airway of the patient so that the catheter is anchored to allow extended use without vigilance and so that the patient'"'"'s airway is patent to allow spontaneous breathing around the catheter;

    attaching the catheter to a ventilator external to the patient, wherein the ventilator is a wear-able ventilator; and

    ventilating the patient through the catheter by delivering gas at a positive pressure and flow rate sufficient to increase lung pressure.

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