Endotracheal tube holder device

a technology for tracheal tubes and endotracheal tubes, which is applied in the field of endotracheal tube holders, can solve the problems of significant discomfort for patients and the inability of most conventional endotracheal tube holders to adequately stabilize the endotracheal tube, and achieve the effect of minimizing the displacement of the endotracheal tub

Active Publication Date: 2020-01-09
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
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The disclosure describes a device that holds an endotracheal tube in place. The device has a V-shaped catch on the bottom that contacts the tube to prevent it from moving. This helps keep the tube in the correct position and reduces the risk of the tube becoming dislodged during use.

Problems solved by technology

However, in many of these conventional tube holder devices, it is both difficult and time-consuming to secure and release the endotracheal tube before and after intubation, which can cause significant discomfort to the patient.
Moreover, most conventional endotracheal tube holder devices do not adequately stabilize the endotracheal tube relative to the patient's face.

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[0053]FIGS. 1-3 illustrate an endotracheal tube holder device 2 configured to secure an endotracheal tube 4 to a patient during intubation. The endotracheal tube holder device 2 includes a curved support rail 6 configured to fit across a patient's face above the patient's upper lip. More specifically, the support rail 6 is configured to lie substantially horizontal across the patient's face. The rail 6 includes an exterior portion 28, an interior portion 30, and two opposite ends 8, wherein each opposite end 8 of the rail 6 is connected to a respective cheek support 16. An inner face of each cheek support 16 is coupled to a corresponding cheek pad 12 configured to contact the patient's cheek. The cheek pads 12 may be provided in various sizes to accommodate patients of various sizes. The cheek pads may further be provided in protective packaging.

[0054]The cheek pads 12 may be made of a hydrocolloid dressing, foam, a combination thereof, or some other skin compatible dressing. Each c...

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Abstract

An endotracheal tube holder device is provided for securely holding an endotracheal tube to a patient during intubation. The tube holder device includes a support rail placed above a lip of a patient. An auxiliary clip is coupled to the support rail and slidably movable along the length of the support rail for holding an accessory device relative to the patient's face. The auxiliary clip includes both a horizontal accessory holder and a vertical accessory holder to releasably retain the accessory device horizontally and vertically, respectively. A tube fastener is coupled to the support rail and includes a tube holder base, an adjustment clip coupled to the tube bolder base for laterally repositioning the tube holder base along the support rail, and a securement tie. The securement tie may be wrapped around a portion of the endotracheal tube to secure the tube to the tube holder base.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of International Patent Application No. PCT / US2019 / 22466, filed Mar. 15, 2019, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 644,177 filed Mar. 16, 2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to medical device holders, and more particularly to a device for securely holding an endotracheal tube.BACKGROUND[0003]Endotracheal tubes are often inserted into the trachea of a patient to establish and maintain a patient's airway during resuscitation, anesthesia, and other critical care procedures. Endotracheal tubes help deliver air to patients who cannot breathe on their own volition. They are often placed prior to surgery or are used for critically ill patients that require breathing assistance for extended periods of time. Once inserted, the endotracheal tube must be fastene...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M16/04
CPCA61M16/0493A61M16/0497A61M16/0688A61M16/0683A61M2205/582A61M16/0463A61M2209/06A61B1/00154A61M16/0461A61B90/57A61B90/50A61B2090/508
Inventor DREW, DOUGLASDWYER, DANIEL P.JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER S.
Owner TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
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