Patent ID: 6422239
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for removing an inflatable laryngeal mask from a patient without dislodging an inserted endo-tracheal tube or related medical instrument passing through said inflatable laryngeal mask into the patient's laryngeal opening by using a tube retaining device, the method comprising the steps of:inserting the tube retaining device into a previously inserted endo-tracheal tube; securing the tube retaining device within the proximal end of the previously inserted endo-tracheal tube; deflating said inflatable laryngeal mask; simultaneously withdrawing said deflated inflatable laryngeal mask from the patient's oral cavity while providing a retaining force on the tube retaining device sufficient to prevent friction from dislodging said endo-tracheal tube; and sliding the inflatable laryngeal mask off the proximal end of said tube retaining device.