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US 5,558,090 AGranted
Multi-purpose head-mounted adjustable medical tube holder
OwnerLonnie A. Jamesinventor
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Abstract
A multi-purpose adjustable tube holder is provided, which consists of an endotracheal tube holder including an endotracheal tube securing device having a clamp for clamping an endotracheal tube into a tube channel wherein the tube holder is supported in front of the patient's mouth by the brow band secured to the patient by a head band on the head of the patient.
Claims10
An endotracheal holder apparatus for securing an endotracheal tube in the operative position thereof in the airway of a patient, comprising:
- a) a head band including an adjustable strap connected directly to a brow band having a brow band extension projecting outwardly;
- b) an adjustable rigid support sleeve downwardly extending from said brow band extension capable of positioning an endotracheal tube in the proper position within a patient's airway;
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- c) tube holding means affixed to the bottom of said support sleeve to facilitate positioning of an endotracheal tube and prevent collapse due to patient's biting of endotracheal tube, said tube holding means having slot means for receiving and holding an endotracheal tube entering the mouth of a patient and means for permitting a bite block to be attached, said tube holding means being shaped to facilitate entry of material, medication and additional apparatus into the mouth of a patient while an endotracheal tube is in place.
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