| 摘要 |
This invention is directed to an endotracheal tube protector and a method of protecting an endotracheal tube. In a preferred embodiment, the endotracheal tube protector includes a first endotracheal tube protector portion and second endotracheal tube protector portion, with each of the portions having an inner surface and an outer surface. The protector further includes a pressure sensitive adhesive layer coated onto the inner surfaces for easily attaching the protector to the tube. Preferably, the first endotracheal tube protector portion is connected to the second endotracheal tube protector portion by a living hinge, which facilitates attachment of the protector to the tube. Preferably, the endotracheal tube protector further includes a soft, compressible cover material attached to the outer surface of each of the first and second endotracheal tube protector portions, which assists in cushioning the patient's teeth and gums when the patient bites down on the protector. In another embodiment, the endotracheal tube protector includes a body having an opening for surrounding at least a portion of the circumference of an endotracheal tube, with the opening having an inner surface coated with an adhesive. The body further includes a pair of opposed free side regions. |
