摘要 |
An embodiment of the present invention described and shown in the specification and drawings is a double lumen breathing tube for ventilating at least one lung of a subject. The distal ends of the tubes are predisposed to be spaced-apart and when in position in the airway of a human subject, each tube fits into a mainstem bronchus. A structure for temporarily positioning the distal ends of the tubes into a contacting or closely adjacent position is provided to facilitate introducing the breathing tube into the airway and for removing the breathing tube from the airway. Moreover, a method of ventilating at least one lung of a human subject is provided. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. �1.72(b). |