摘要 |
An assembly (100) provides multiple access ports to an intubated patient's respiratory system through a closed ventilating system. A manifold (101) is configured for attachment to the patent's artificial airway and a convention al ventilating system. A movable adapter (102) is provided at the proximal port (105) of the manifold (101) and includes at least two access ports (106) defined in a movable member (102). The movable member (102) can be moved int o various positions to align any of the access ports (106) with the proximal port (105) of the manifold (101). Any manner of devices may be mated to the access ports (106), including devices to ventilate the lungs of the patient with gas or gasses, aspirate secretions from the lungs, oxygenate the lungs, visually inspect selected parts of the respiratory system, sample sputum and gasses, sense parameters such as flow rates, pressure, and temperature, flus h the respiratory tract with washing solution, or administer medication, gasse s, and/or lavage.
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