Patent ID: 10967143

Abstract:
The mucus-removing device is adapted for use with a patient. The patient is further defined with a tracheostomy tube. The mucus-removing device is configured for use with the tracheostomy tube. The mucus-removing device generates a vacuum at the tracheostomy tube such that mucus is withdrawn from the pulmonary system through the tracheostomy tube and into the mucus-removing device. The mucus-removing device generates the vacuum at the tracheostomy for a fixed period of time. The periodic nature of the generation of the vacuum allows the patient to breath comfortably during the removal process. The mucus-removing device comprises a pump, a hose, a tracheostomy tube connector, and a control system. The hose attaches the pump to the tracheostomy tube connector. The tracheostomy tube connector attaches the mucus-removing device to the tracheostomy tube of the patient. The control system regulates the operation of the pump.