A61M2025/022

Support Device and Methods for Use
20200398010 · 2020-12-24 ·

The present disclosure provides a device including comprising: (i) a concave surface at a first end of the device, (ii) a conduit at a second end of the device, and (iii) a pair of side surfaces extending inwardly at an acute angle from the first end of the device to the second end of the device.

Larissa's Tracheostomy Holder
20200368473 · 2020-11-26 ·

A tracheostomy holder to keep a tracheostomy tube secure in place. The tracheostomy holder has two contoured straps for applying through a tracheostomy tube eyelet. The tracheostomy holder is designed to be used with children and adults with any type of neck (short neck, long neck) also helps to prevent sliding and skin irritation. The tracheostomy holder keeps skin dry reducing the risk of skin breakdown around the neck. The tracheostomy holder has two straps wherein at the end of each strap, is a rough Velcro, that attaches to soft Velcro in the center back of the tracheostomy pad. The center of the pad is cushioned to provide more comfort for the neck.

Dental suction device

The present invention relates to a dental suction device for managing fluid in a patient's mouth during a dental procedure. The dental suction device comprises a pliable tube having a first end for connection to a vacuum source and a second end that can be looped to form a suction end for positioning in a patient's mouth. The loop is adjustably secured by a pair of retaining collars positioned a certain distance apart from each other along the second end of the tube and connected together by a tie. The loop, adjusted to accommodate the shape of the patient's mouth, is secured around the terminal end of a row of teeth in the patient's mouth. In this way, the dental suction device can be maintained and operated in the patient's mouth during a dental procedure.

Surgical Airway Device and Method of Use
20200254205 · 2020-08-13 ·

Featured herein is a surgical airway device (10) that is constructed and arranged to be placed into the mouth of a patient to maintain a surgical airway in the patient. Also featured is a method of using such a surgical airway device (10). The surgical airway device (10) has a flange (20) that is constructed and arranged to be located outside of the mouth, an inner tube (21) that defines a working channel (22) defining an anterior opening in the flange (20) and located proximate the lips, and a posterior end (26) located in the back of the mouth. There is an outer tube (70) that is generally coaxial with, spaced from and fully or partially surrounds the inner tube (21), wherein a coaxial gap (80) is located between at least part of the outer tube (70) and the inner tube (21). There is a first lumen (30) that is in fluid communication with the working channel (22) and a second lumen (40) that is in fluid communication with the coaxial gap (80).

Surgical airway device and method of use
10632272 · 2020-04-28 · ·

Featured herein is a surgical airway device (10) that is constructed and arranged to be placed into the mouth of a patient to maintain a surgical airway in the patient. Also featured is a method of using such a surgical airway device (10). The surgical airway device (10) has a flange (20) that is constructed and arranged to be located outside of the mouth, an inner tube (21) that defines a working channel (22) defining an anterior opening in the flange (20) and located proximate the lips, and a posterior end (26) located in the back of the mouth. There is an outer tube (70) that is generally coaxial with, spaced from and fully or partially surrounds the inner tube (21), wherein a coaxial gap (80) is located between at least part of the outer tube (70) and the inner tube (21). There is a first lumen (30) that is in fluid communication with the working channel (22) and a second lumen (40) that is in fluid communication with the coaxial gap (80).

Fluid delivery system to airway
10543331 · 2020-01-28 · ·

A fluid delivery system is provided including an elongated member with a lumen, a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the second portion is disposed between the first portion and the third portion. The elongated member is insertable into a patient's mouth such that the second portion is disposed entirely within the patient's mouth while the first portion and third portion extend from a point inside the patient's mouth to a point external the patient's mouth. The fluid delivery system also includes a locking system slidably engaged with the elongated member, the locking system removably engageable with the patient's teeth. Further, the second portion is configured to allow drainage of a fluid from within the lumen to a point external the elongated member.

ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE PLACEMENT LOCK SYSTEM
20240075233 · 2024-03-07 ·

An endotracheal tube placement system for securing an endotracheal tube relative to a patient's vocal chords during surgery is disclosed. The system can include a clamp that receives the endotracheal tube and a clamp lock that selectively retains the clamp in a clamped position holding the endotracheal tube in place relative to the clamp. The clamp and clamp lock can be fixed to the mouth area of the patient's face using tape strips. The system may also include positioners sized to be placed between the upper and lower teeth of the patient when the clamp is fixed to a patient's face.

LARYNGEAL ORAL AIRWAY
20240066246 · 2024-02-29 ·

A Laryngeal oral airway (LOA) includes a mouthpiece flange defining two separate nostril-like openings in communication with separate elongated airways extending towards the larynx when in use. The nostril-like openings on the mouthpiece are spaced, shaped, and configured to snugly fit nasal prongs a nasal cannula therein, such that the nasal cannula is readily moveable between the patient's nostrils and the artificial nostril openings defined in the mouthpiece of the airway. The cannula is further secured by notches defined in the LOA.

Endotracheal tube retention system

A retention system for use with a bridle installed in a nose of a patient includes a member coupled to a medical device that is suspended from a nose of a patient and a connector for coupling to a bridle that is installed in a nose of a patient. The medical device extends into the mouth of a patient or is suspended adjacent the face of a patient.