Patrick G Schafer
Physician in Salt Lake City, UT

License number
Utah 178656-1205
Issued Date
Jun 24, 1988
Expiration Date
Mar 8, 2006
Category
Physician
Type
Physician & Surgeon
Address
Address
Salt Lake City, UT

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Endotracheal Tube Splitter

Endotracheal Tube Splitter

US Patent:
5873858, Feb 23, 1999
Filed:
Apr 27, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/429710
Inventors:
Patrick Schafer - Salt Lake City UT
Dwayne Westenskow - Salt Lake City UT
Fidel Silva - Salt Lake City UT
Assignee:
University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5178
US Classification:
604161
Abstract:
An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.


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Endotracheal Tube Splitter

Endotracheal Tube Splitter

US Patent:
5906593, May 25, 1999
Filed:
Aug 19, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/914692
Inventors:
Patrick Schafer - Salt Lake City UT
Dwayne Westenskow - Salt Lake City UT
Fidel Silva - Salt Lake City UT
Assignee:
University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
A61M 5178
US Classification:
604161
Abstract:
An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.