An endotracheal tube includes a conduit having a proximal end and a distal end with a cuff located downstream of the proximal end and upstream of the distal end. The cuff lies closer to the distal end and is operative to create a seal between the conduit and an anatomical feature into which the conduit is inserted. A pressure sensor located between the cuff and the proximal end of the conduit is operative to measure a pressure imposed on the anatomical feature by the conduit.

A synchronized automated bronchial lavage aspiration apparatus synchronizes with ventilator inspiration and expiration cycles to clear a patient's airway of stagnant secretion automatically. Synchronized and automatic instillation of saline prior to aspiration suppresses bacteria in the airway and suctioning during exhalation drains the airway of sputum.

An intubation system of the present disclosure intubates based on an airway pattern indicating a trachea opening. The airway pattern is determined from analysis of airway data detected by a trachea identifying device disposed on a moveable guide stylet of the intubation system. A navigation element is generated based on the airway pattern. In one embodiment, the airway pattern is a gas exchange pattern indicating a trachea opening. In another embodiment, the trachea opening transition pattern is a topographic pattern indicating a trachea opening. The guide stylet is capable of moving in a plurality of degrees of freedom in the airway following the guidance from the navigation element.

Various embodiments disclosed relate to drug-coated balloon catheters for treating, preventing, or reducing the recurrence of a stricture and/or cancer, or for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in a non-vascular body lumen and methods of using the same. A drug-coated balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site of a body lumen stricture includes an elongated balloon having a main diameter. The balloon catheter includes a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the balloon. The coating layer includes one or more water-soluble additives and an initial drug load of a therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the balloon catheter includes a length-control mechanism which stretches and elongates the balloon when it is in a deflated state, giving the balloon a smaller cross-sectional deflated profile for tracking through the body lumen and for removal after treatment.

Exemplary endotracheal tubes are provided. The endotracheal tube includes a tubular member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and defining an outer surface and an inner surface of the tubular member. The endotracheal tube includes a first cuff positioned about a portion of the outer surface of the tubular member, and the first cuff defining an inner surface and an outer surface of the first cuff. The endotracheal tube includes a sensor disposed on or adjacent to the outer surface of the first cuff. The endotracheal tube includes a second cuff positioned over the sensor at and least partially over the first cuff. The sensor, which is thereby disposed between the first and second cuffs, allows for accurate measurement of vital signs and/or physiological parameters of the patient.

To provide a shield for mounting on a cannula tube of a tracheostomy cannula, in which the cannula strap has no skin contact where it is threaded into the eyelet, and with no undesirable lever and tilt effects when applying and fastening the shield, it is proposed according to the invention that the shield has a central region and two side parts extending radially from the central region, wherein the shield has a proximal surface facing away from the patient's neck and a distal surface facing toward the patient's neck, wherein the two side parts each have an eyelet for fastening a retaining strap, wherein the respective eyelet is formed by a bridge-like fastening element which has two pillar portions arranged on the proximal surface of the shield and a bridging portion extending between the two pillar portions, wherein both pillar portions are arranged at a distance from the end of the respective side part.

A respiratory obstruction removal device, which includes a face mask and a negative pressure generating device. The negative pressure generating device includes a grip section, an extendable tubular body, and an annular interface, connected in sequence. The extendable tubular body has a variable volume cavity. The face mask includes an upper part that fits with the annular interface, a lower part that corresponds to a face of a patient, and a connecting body that links the upper and lower parts. The respiratory obstruction removal device also includes a first one-way valve located on the annular interface and a second one-way valve for unidirectional expulsion of gas to the outside. The grip portion and the extendable tubular body are detachably connected. This design is efficient and easy to carry and transport, suitable for emergency use in different scenarios.

A respiratory obstruction removal device, which includes a face mask and a negative pressure generating device. The negative pressure generating device includes a grip section, an extendable tubular body, and an annular interface, connected in sequence. The extendable tubular body has a variable volume cavity. The face mask includes an upper part that fits with the annular interface, a lower part that corresponds to a face of a patient, and a connecting body that links the upper and lower parts. The respiratory obstruction removal device also includes a first one-way valve located on the annular interface and a second one-way valve for unidirectional expulsion of gas to the outside. The grip portion and the extendable tubular body are detachably connected. This design is efficient and easy to carry and transport, suitable for emergency use in different scenarios.

Devices and methods for allowing for improved assisted ventilation of a patient. The methods and devices provide a number of benefits over conventional approaches for assisted ventilation. For example, the methods and devices described herein permit blind insertion of a device that can allow ventilation regardless of whether the device is positioned within a trachea or an esophagus. In addition, the methods and device allow for timed delivery of ventilations based on a condition of a thoracic cavity to increase the amount and efficiency of blood flow during a resuscitation procedure.

Described in several embodiments herein are cricothyrotomy devices and uses thereof.