Inventors:
Shari Ammann - Yonkers NY, US
International Classification:
A62B 18/08, A62B 18/02
US Classification:
128207110, 128207130, 128206270, 128207180, 128207170
Abstract:
A method for delivering respiratory gases to a neonatal infant includes the steps of providing a source of air or oxygen-rich respiratory gas through at least one nasal cavity of a neonatal infant; providing an elongate strap device having opposed ends securable to one and the other; positioning the elongate strap over the head and at or underneath a chin of the neonatal infant; and securing the opposed ends of the elongate strap so that the mouth of the neonatal infant remains closed while administrating the respiratory gas. The elongate strap device is useful as a neonatal breathing device holder. The holder includes a first elongate strap member releasably fitable over a head of a patient and underneath or at a chin of the patient; a chin-engaging portion slidably secured to the first elongate strap member, the chin-engaging portion being fitable over a chin of a patient; and securement means for securing a manifold for delivery of oxygen gas or oxygen-rich gas to the patient.