HEAT AND MOISTURE EXCHANGER ADAPTER FOR CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED CATHETER CLEANING.

摘要

An endotracheal suction catheter apparatus (10) is provided. The apparatus (10) includes a distal end that is configured for allowing a catheter (12) to be moved through the distal end and into the respiratory tract of a patient. The distal end defines a cleaning chamber where the catheter may be cleaned. A flap (20) is located in the distal end and is located on one end of the cleaning chamber (28). The flap effects fluid flow within the cleaning chamber during cleaning of the catheter. A connection member (32) is present and is attached to the distal end. The connection member is configured for releasably engaging a heat and moisture exchanger (38) so that the catheter may be advanced through the distal end into the heat and moisture exchanger.