Sorenson Critical Care, Inc.

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Peter W Coles

James L Sorenson

Randall D Block

Paul A Schumann

Reed F Winterton

Neal Alexander Iund

Francine B Petersen

A sealed ventilation circuit adapter that enables simultaneous patient ventilation and safe tracheal suctioning is embodied to accommodate any of a wide variety of commercially available suction catheters. The adapter comprises a manifold assembly, and a catheter carrier. The manifold assembly may be attached to a patient for an extended period, while the catheter carrier is advantageously constructed as a single procedural use disposable device. The carrier couples with the manifold assembly and functions to effect an introduction of a catheter through a normally closed valve structure carried by the manifold assembly.

Apparatus and method for ventilating and aspirating

A sealed ventilation circuit interface system, which enables simultaneous patient ventilation and safe tracheal suctioning, is structured to accommodate any of a wide variety of commercially available suction catheters. The interface system comprises a manifold assembly, and an adaptor. The manifold assembly may be attached to a patient for an extended period, while the adaptor is advantageously constructed as a single procedural use disposable device. The adaptor couples with the manifold assembly, and may be configured to effect the introduction of a catheter through a normally closed valve structure carried by the manifold assembly. The adaptor may alternatively be configured to interface the manifold with a bronchoscope or other appliance. A vacuum valve assembly biased in an open position is selectively actuated between open and closed positions and can be locked in a closed position. The vacuum valve remains at either position without ongoing manual pressure.

Apparatus and method for ventilation and aspiration

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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Peter W Coles