Patent ID: 8991396
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An endotracheal tube apparatus comprising: an endotracheal tube having a central passage, a proximal end and a distal end, said endotracheal tube having a lower portion extending to said distal end and said distal end arranged for insertion entirely into a patient's trachea through the patient's mouth; wherein when the endotracheal tube is in a fully inserted position, said proximal end is configured to extend upwardly from a patient's mouth; a first port at said proximal end of said endotracheal tube and in fluid communication with said central passage, said first port being oriented to extend along an axis of said proximal end when said endotracheal tube is inserted; wherein said proximal end of said endotracheal tube provides a first location for securing said apparatus to a patient; a second port adjacent said proximal end of said endotracheal tube and in fluid communication with said central passage and said first port, said second port extending at an angle to said first port; and said second port having a mandibular portion; said mandibular portion comprising a first portion extending in a first direction that is toward the distal end of the endotracheal tube and a second portion extending from said first portion in a second direction that is different from said first direction, said second portion being configured to attach to tubing without bending, wherein said mandibular portion is configured to be secured to a patient's mandible when said endotracheal tube is inserted; and wherein said mandibular portion provides a second location configured to secure said apparatus to said patient.