Patent ID: 8464710
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A device for aiding intubation of a patient comprising: a generally ovular palate bridge having a first end and second end wherein said ovular palate bridge has a flexible convex surface to allow the device to conform to a roof of a patient's mouth and a flexible concave surface to allow for space in the mouth for placement of an endotracheal tube or to clear an airway; a teeth guard to prevent dental trauma attached to said first end of said ovular palate bridge; and an esophageal block attached to said second end of said ovular palate bridge to block aspiration from a patient's stomach into a patient's lungs and to prevent erroneous intubation wherein said esophageal block is shaped to model a patient's posterior pharynx and esophagus.