WO2016209192A3 - Improved endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tube - Google Patents

Abstract

Endotracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes are medical devices with crucial significance frequently used in various medical and surgical cases on both humans and animals. Their main function is to ensure safe and controlled transportation of oxygen and other gases to the patient. In this patent application, various novelties and modifications are provided in order to reduce some side effects encountered during use of these tubes, make operations easier, and achieve some advantages. Some of these novelties and modifications are obtained with arrangements in the anatomy-shape of the tubes, some with additions and changes in the production method, and some via coating techniques. These novelties and modifications are made by considering various factors such as the age, disease, medical condition, and equipment, facilities, and preferences of the intervening staff. Various characteristics required by these factors are provided. While each one of these novelties and modifications can be used alone for some clinical cases, some of their characteristics can be combined with each other to provide more significant and synergistic advantages. In rare clinical situations, all of the novelties and modifications disclosed in this application may be required to be collected and used in one single tube. In most cases, use of only some of these would be sufficient.