Patent ID: 6698429
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An atomizer assembly for delivery of fluids, substantially as a mist, to a pulmonary area of a subject, comprising:an atomizing nozzle having a body with a diameter sized to fit within a first conduit through an endotracheal tube, and having a tip housing a swirling chamber in fluid communication with a discharge orifice; an elongate tubular member comprising a second conduit for delivery of said fluids between a first end and a second end, said nozzle body being attached at said first end; connection structure affixed at said second end of said tubular member, said connection structure being adapted to connect a pressurizable source of fluids into fluid communication with said second conduit; wherein: said elongate member has a length, between said first and second ends, sufficient to enable extending said nozzle tip to a distal position inside said first conduit for discharge of fluids external to said endotracheal tube.