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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2015
Applicant:
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN (US);
Inventors:
Johnathon M. Aho, Rochester, MN (US);
Henry J. Schiller, Rochester, MN (US);
Raaj K. Ruparel, Rochester, MN (US);
Beth A. Ballinger, Rochester, MN (US);
Assignee:
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/313 (2006.01); A61B 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 1/3132 (2013.01); A61B 1/00016 (2013.01); A61B 1/00144 (2013.01); A61B 1/00165 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods that can improve the safety and efficacy of chest tube thoracostomy are described. For example, this document provides systems and methods that facilitate direct visual confirmation of the proper placement of a chest tube within the thoracic space.