Inventors:
Kishor B. Jadhav - Topeka KS, US
International Classification:
A61M 16/04, A61B 1/267, A61B 1/01
US Classification:
12820715, 12820714, 12820422, 600114
Abstract:
An esophageal intubation system includes a main tube with a tapered body, proximal and distal ends and a bore extending between and open at the ends. The main tube is inserted into the oropharynx and its distal end extends into the upper esophagus in order to provide a conduit for esophagoscopes, gastroscopes and related diagnostic and treatment equipment. A first auxiliary tube assembly delivers Oclose to the larynx. A second ancillary tube assembly samples COfrom the larynx region. An esophageal intubation method includes the steps of moderately sedating a patient, placing a main esophageal tube in the oropharynx and partway into the upper esophagus, passing an esophagoscope or a gastroscope through the main tube and into the esophagus or stomach while minimizing the gag reflex, delivering Oand sampling COfrom the pharynx region.