OXYGEN MASK ADAPTABLE FOR UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL (UGI) ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES PROVIDING ENHANCED OXYGEN CONCENTRATION TO MAINTAIN PATIENT OXYGENATION

摘要

An oxygen mask adaptable for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy procedures providing enhanced oxygen concentration to maintain patient oxygenation. An oxygen mask in accordance with the present invention provides an aperture of sufficient dimensions to enable substantially unimpeded placement and manipulation of an endoscope during an endoscopic procedure while an overlying closure is in an open position and yet may also be closed to cover the aperture when the procedure is not being performed.

主权项

1. A breathing mask for providing oxygen to a patient during an endoscopic procedure comprising:
an oxygen inlet in said mask; at least one respiration outlet in said mask; an aperture in said mask; and a closure associated with said aperture selectively operable between a first aperture closed position and a second aperture open position, said aperture being of sufficient dimensions to enable substantially unimpeded placement and manipulation of an endoscope in said patient when in said second aperture open position.