Artificial airway management devices, systems and methods

Abstract

Systems and methods for cleaning and maintaining artificial airways sized for insertion within pediatric or neonatal patients (e.g., external diameters of less than 5 mm) are disclosed. The system includes a multi-port ventilator manifold configured to couple to a ventilation source, thereby forming a ventilator circuit with the patient. The manifold includes an occluder configured to advantageously reduce an amount of dead space in the manifold so as to prevent loss of positive end expiratory pressure of the ventilator circuit and reduce the likelihood of broncho-pulmonary dysplasia of the patient, or even premature death.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 441,037, filed December 30, 2016, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. This application is related to PCT Publication No. WO 2015 / 187583, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to devices, systems, and methods for cleaning an artificial airway or a tube inserted into the body (eg, an endotracheal tube) and / or for airway management. Background technique [0004] During an intubation procedure, an endotracheal tube may be placed in a patient who cannot effectively sustain life-support ventilation and breathing on their own. Endotracheal tubes are used in patient care to keep the airway open through the mouth, pharynx, and trachea to the lungs. The use of an endotracheal tube is appropriate when the integrity of the...

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Problems solved by technology

Intraluminal volume loss due to accumulation of secretions on the inner wall of the endotracheal tube is not prevented by standard suction management

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