摘要 |
A connector assembly 10 for connecting an airway device to a gas supply in a region near the patients mouth, said connector comprising a first connection means 11 adapted to connect to a gas supply line a second connection means 12 adapted to connect to an airway device, said second connection means 12 incorporating a substantially tubular sleeve adapted to connect to the airway device, the first and second connection means being in substantially fluid tight connection with each other a flange 14, extending radially outwardly from the first connection means wherein the connector assembly 10 further comprises a bite or teeth protector 13, extending from said flange 14 and axially spaced away from and shrouding part or all of the second connection means 10. In another aspect the bite protector 13 is replaced by a series of ridges 55A-D on the outside of the airway device. |