Cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube

摘要

The invention relates to a cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube, which consists of a main body or mask; a male-female type of holder attached to said main body or mask, which provides graduated support for an endotracheal cannula; a support substrate that is attached to the rear part of the main body or mask; and an extensible band or strap, the ends of which are attached to each of the lateral ends of the main body or mask, wherein said extensible band or strap extends around and behind the head of the patient or user to keep the cannula holder having a guide for a stomach tube in place. The invention also relates to the fact that the holder, in addition to being used for holding an endotracheal cannula, can be used to hold any other medical device used in connection with the oral airways, such as a laryngeal mask.

主权项

1. A cannula holder device having a guide for a stomach tube, the device comprising:
a mask having a tunnel for allowing insertion of an endotracheal cannula and an opening for insertion of the stomach tube, the mask having a rear surface and lateral sides; holding means coupled to the mask; a support substrate that is fixed to the rear surface of the mask; and an extensible strap having ends, each end being fixedly attached to a respective lateral side of the mask; wherein the holding means comprises: a first support zone located at one side of the holding means and including two concave surfaces and an upper part; a second support zone located at an opposite side located opposite to said one side, the second support zone comprising an external wall having a concave surface and an internal face; a rib connecting the first support zone with the second support zone, wherein the rib provides structural rigidity to the holding means; and an arm running from the internal face of the second support zone towards the upper part of the first support zone, the arm having an upper end and a crown located at the upper end, the crown including a circular hole.