Endotracheal tube system and method for maintaining airway patency

An endotracheal tube airway patency system comprising:

• an endotracheal tube comprising a tube body having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, a distal opening disposed at the distal end of the tube body, a proximal opening disposed at the proximal end of the tube body, and an airflow-effacing surface disposed within the tube body, wherein the airflow-effacing surface comprises a telescoping internal sleeve configured to be removed from the endotracheal tube body, the telescoping internal sleeve having a magnetic receiving tab;
• and
• a tool for removal of a telescoping internal sleeve from the endotracheal tube body, the tool comprising:
• an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end;
• a handle located at the proximal end of the elongated body;
• and
• at least one extension member disposed at the distal end of the elongated body, the at least one extension member comprising a coupling portion at a distal end of the at least one extension member, the coupling portion comprising a magnetic attachment configured to couple to the magnetic receiving tab of the telescoping internal sleeve of the endotracheal tube for removal of the telescoping internal sleeve from the endotracheal tube.