Suction catheter assembly for a laryngoscope

摘要

A laryngoscope is provided with a suction catheter assembly that includes a catheter to supply suction for removal of fluids (e.g., blood, vomit, secretions, and so on) proximate to the distal end of the blade of the laryngoscope during intubation. A connector secures the catheter to the distal end of the blade. A retainer holds the catheter against the side of the blade.

主权项

1. A laryngoscope comprising:
a handle assembly; a blade configured for insertion into the airway of a patient to facilitate viewing of the glottic opening during laryngoscopy, the blade including a proximal end coupled to the handle assembly and a distal end having a flange and a generally laterally disposed lip that terminates the flange; a catheter configured to supply suction; and a connector configured to be coupled to the distal end of the blade to attach the catheter to the blade, the connector including a channel configured for lateral sliding engagement with the lip so that the lip is received in the channel to secure in sliding engagement the connector to the blade and a duct having a port coupled to an end of the catheter for evacuation of fluids proximate to the distal end of the blade into the catheter via suction supplied by the catheter.