Inventors:
Vadim Pinskiy - Wanaque NJ, US
Glen Atlas - Livingston NJ, US
Neil Mori - Fairfield NJ, US
Harsh Shah - Passaic NJ, US
Poonam Dudhat - Plainsboro NJ, US
Vikki Hazel Wood - Wayne NJ, US
International Classification:
A61M 16/00
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for qualitative sensory signal, capnography-guided intubation is provided. A qualitative sensory signal, such as an audible signal, is generated during intubation of a patient to provide an audible indication of carbon dioxide levels, so as to facilitate proper placement of an intubation tube. The frequency of the audible signal corresponds to measured carbon dioxide levels, thereby providing a simple, easy-to-interpret, audible indication of the current position of an endotracheal tube during intubation, as well as confirmation of proper placement of the tube. Alternatively, the qualitative sensor signal may be an omni-directional visual signal or a palpable vibratory signal.