Patent ID: 9101728
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An endotracheal tube, comprising: an elongated, flexible shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including a tip having a first section and a second section, the elongated, flexible shaft having a lumen extending therethrough; at least one light strip positioned in association with and extending along the elongated, flexible shaft to illuminate at least a portion of the elongated, flexible shaft including the distal end of the elongated, flexible shaft to illuminate at least a portion of a pathway into the trachea; and a connector, the connector comprising a one-piece housing and being positioned in direct communicating relation with the proximal end of the elongated, flexible shaft adapted to receive a fluid medium to flow through the lumen and out through the distal end of the elongated, flexible shaft, the connector being in direct communication with the at least one light strip, wherein the connector further includes: i) at least one wire detachably communicating with a corresponding at least one light strip; ii) a light strip controller adapted to activate and deactivate the at least one light strip; iii) a sensor adapted to detect an interruption in the flow of the fluid medium into the lumen to activate an alert mechanism to indicate the interruption in the flow of the fluid medium; and iv) an alarm controller adapted to deactivate the alert mechanism.