A61M16/0431

System and method for automated titration of continuous positive airway pressure using an obstruction index

Described is a system including an air pressure supply arrangement, a sensor and a titration device. The air pressure supply arrangement provides air pressure to a patient's airways. The sensor detects input data corresponding to a patient's breathing patterns of a plurality of breaths. The titration device receives and analyzes the input data to determine existence of breathing disorder and corresponding characteristics. The titration device generates output data for adjusting the air pressure supplied to the patient as a function of an index of abnormal respiratory events included in the input data.

System and method for automated titration of continuous positive airway pressure using an obstruction index

Described is a system including an air pressure supply arrangement, a sensor and a titration device. The air pressure supply arrangement provides air pressure to a patient's airways. The sensor detects input data corresponding to a patient's breathing patterns of a plurality of breaths. The titration device receives and analyzes the input data to determine existence of breathing disorder and corresponding characteristics. The titration device generates output data for adjusting the air pressure supplied to the patient as a function of an index of abnormal respiratory events included in the input data.

METHODS OF REMOVING BIOFILM FROM ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES
20170065367 · 2017-03-09 ·

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization.

Visualized endotracheal tube placement systems

Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating insertion of an endotracheal tube and/or for verifying the position of the endotracheal tube within an airway of a patient with respect to an anatomical landmark of a patient are disclosed. Systems, methods, and devices for facilitating removal of debris from the distal airways of a patient under direct visualization are also disclosed.

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH EPIGLOTTIS HOLDING FEATURES
20250213810 · 2025-07-03 · ·

An airway management device (AMD) is described. Such an AMD may have a laryngeal mask, a portion of which is configured to fit against a patient at an area surrounding the patient's laryngeal inlet, and thereby cover a laryngeal inlet of the patient. Some embodiments of the AMD may include a delivery tube having interior wall surfaces defining one or more gas channels. The gas channels may be in gas-communication with the laryngeal mask.

NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY DEVICES
20250303088 · 2025-10-02 ·

In an implementation, a nasopharyngeal airway device (100) includes an elongate body (102) having a distal end (104) and a proximal end (106). The elongate body defines a channel (108) extending along the elongate body. The elongate body has a wall (110) having a first portion (112) and a second portion (114). The first portion is thicker than the second portion to deter the elongate body from inwardly collapsing.

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
20250319272 · 2025-10-16 ·

An airway management device comprising a body having a proximal end for receiving an oxygen supply tube and an distal end for insertion into a trachea of a patient; said body including a linear portion adjacent to the proximal end and a curved portion adjacent to the distal end; said body including an external shell and having a first bore through said shell for receiving the oxygen supply tube; wherein flexural strength for said airway management device is provided by said shell.