Inventors:
SARAH HAYMAN - Boulder CO, US
Lockett E. Wood - Lyons CO, US
Neville DeWitt Pierrat - Golden CO, US
Steven J. Grate - St. Peters MO, US
Jonathan Bloom - Boulder CO, US
Roger Mecca - Corona Del Mar CA, US
Alissa Wong - Boulder CO, US
Christina Kornreich - Boulder CO, US
Susan Roweton - Boulder CO, US
Shannon E. Campbell - Boulder CO, US
Mark R. Behlmaier - Erie CO, US
Assignee:
Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC - Boulder CO
International Classification:
A61B 1/04, A61B 1/267
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components.