摘要 |
<p>An endotracheal tube (ET) for intubation within a patient's trachea. The endotracheal tube(10) includes an elongated tube(12) having a main lumen(18), an auxiliary lumen(20), a proximal end(14), and a distal end(16). An inflatable cuff(26) is arranged on the elongated tube(12) between the proximal and distal ends. A multi-mode valve(28) is arranged on the elongated tube(12). A method for tracheal intubation of a patient is also provided.</p> |