An intubation aid (10) for insertion into an endotracheal tube (30) has a cross-sectional shape having at least one vertex defining a longitudinally extending edge. The intubation aid (10) is supported within the endotracheal tube (30), in use, by the longitudinally extending edge.

An assembly for intubation, as provided herein, may include a cricothyroidotomy tube that can receive a malleable bougie allowing the cricothyroidotomy tube to take the shape of the bougie so that the cricothyroidotomy tube can be placed in a patient. A guide device can receive the bougie so that the bougie can be manipulated with the guide device to assist with insertion of the cricothyroidotomy tube in the patient. A bougie opening can be defined in the guide device for receiving a proximal end of the bougie to position the proximal end out of the way of a care giver to reduce interference that can be caused by the proximal end. Markings on the bougie can illustrate where to position the bougie to allow a predetermined amount of the bougie to extend from the cricothyroidotomy tube.

The invention is a laryngeal mask, comprising a head part (14) and an inlet tube (16) connected to the head part (14), and a passage (15) is formed between a laryngeal opening (11) of the head part (14) and an inlet opening (21) of the inlet tube (16), the laryngeal opening (11) is adapted for fitting onto a trachea, and the inlet opening (21) of the inlet tube (16) is opposite the connection of the inlet tube (16) with the head part (14), and an annular cushion (20) connected to an outer part of the head part (14) around the laryngeal opening (11). The laryngeal mask further comprises a covering element (10) encompassing the annular cushion (20), folding it back to the head part (14) and covering the laryngeal opening (11), the covering element (10) is connected to the outer part of the head part (14) at a part being towards the inlet tube (16) from the connection of the annular cushion (20), and a releasable connection is formed circumferentially in the covering element (10) or at the connection of the head part (14) and the covering element (10), and a puller element (12) being connected to an inner side of the covering element (10) being towards the laryngeal opening (11), being arranged in the passage (15) and being pullable from the inlet tube (16) through the inlet opening (21), and being adapted for removing at least one part of the covering element (10) through the inlet opening (21) of the inlet tube (16) by releasing the releasable connection.

An introducing stylet is configured for insertion into an endotracheal tube (ETT) and includes an elongated rod having a distal end and a proximal end, and a positioning feature formed on the rod and configured to engage the ETT to prevent both longitudinal and lateral movement of the introducing stylet relative to the ETT. A portion of the distal end of the rod that extends longitudinally outwardly of the ETT and defines a leading end.

An introducing stylet is configured for insertion into an endotracheal tube (ETT) and includes an elongated rod having a distal end and a proximal end, and a positioning feature formed on the rod and configured to engage the ETT to prevent both longitudinal and lateral movement of the introducing stylet relative to the ETT. A portion of the distal end of the rod that extends longitudinally outwardly of the ETT and defines a leading end.

Medical devices which are compatible with a camera for ventilating, intubating, and extubating a patient under continuous visualization. Methods for ventilating and intubating a patient with the medical devices.

The system and method for reducing or eliminating obstructive sleep apnea in patients with the use of a nasopharyngeal device. The nasopharyngeal device has at least one cup and a balloon-cuff located at opposing ends of a semi-rigid, solid-walled tube. The balloon-cuff is reversibly inflatable and is located adjacent to the soft palate of a patient when installed. The inflation of the balloon-cuff opens the airway in a patient thereby reducing obstructive sleep apnea. The one or more cups have perforations, holes, slots or the like for increasing air intake. The cups may also contain clips for securing the nasopharyngeal device in place.

Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.

Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.

Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.