DE202023101789U1 - A device for endotracheal intubation under vision - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for endotracheal intubation under vision, the device comprising:
an endotracheal tube having a moveable tip, the endotracheal tube being inserted into the patient's throat;
a camera and light assembly placed in an endotracheal tube to capture the visual images in the patient's throat; And
a display for displaying the visualizations of the interior of the patient's throat.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a device for endotracheal intubation under vision. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus including a camera light assembly and a manipulative tube tip for endotracheal intubation under vision.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Endotracheal tubes (ETTs) are flexible tubing with a conventional flange at the proximal end for attaching oxygen delivery equipment (such as ventilators) and a beveled tip and balloon cuff at the distal end. Medical professionals regularly insert tubes into patients' windpipes to protect the airways. Typically, laryngoscopy is used for this procedure to view the patient's vocal cords (glottis). Unfortunately, certain patients do not always have a direct view of the glottis from the laryngoscope and these individuals are believed to be difficult to intubate. Using a video laryngoscope with a camera light at the tip aids in visualization by projecting images onto the device's screen.

The endotracheal tube is placed in the patient's mouth, which is then passed into the windpipe (orotracheal intubation). Laryngoscopy is usually used to place the tube in the windpipe, but if video assistance is available, it can always improve visualization of the vocal cords (glottis) (windpipe). However, these devices are expensive and not widely available. It was therefore advisable to develop a camera light device that could be inserted into the tube to support and increase intubation success.

In view of the foregoing discussion, it is apparent that there is a need for a device for endotracheal intubation under vision, the proposed device including a camera light assembly and a manipulative tube tip.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a device for endotracheal intubation under vision. The proposed device includes a camera-light assembly and a manipulative tube tip for endotracheal intubation under visualization. According to the proposed disclosure, the tube can be inserted into the trachea under vision when a device having a camera at the tip is placed therein and capable of transmitting images from the tip to a proximally placed device. The same procedure can be performed in two ways: using devices such as the bougie can be helpful when intubation is not possible; and if additional use does not open the airway, try an alternate airway immediately. This alternative airway can be used as a stopgap solution prior to using a supraglottic airway (such as. The proposed device takes two things into account, one being a stylet that can manipulate the tube tip from the other end and the other being an endotracheal tube with a directed tip. The aim of the present disclosure is to invent a device that can replace the devices with high cost and limited availability.

The present disclosure seeks to provide a device for endotracheal intubation under vision. The device comprises: an endotracheal tube having a moveable tip, the endotracheal tube being inserted into the patient's throat; a camera and light assembly placed in an endotracheal tube to capture the visual images in the patient's throat; and a display for displaying the visualizations of the interior of the patient's throat.

In one embodiment, the tip of the endotracheal tube is articulated and can be manipulated using either a two-part articulating tip stylet or a mechanism in the tube that facilitates bending of the tip of the tube.

In one embodiment, the camera-light assembly includes a waterproof, ultra-thin snake camera with LED light, the camera having a connecting cord connected to the display.

In one embodiment, the smartphone screen can be used as a display by connecting the camera and light assembly to the smartphone via a connector, such as a socket. a USB/Micro USB/Type-C port connection.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a device for endotracheal intubation under vision.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a camera light assembly and a handy tube tip for developing to use the proposed device.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus having a camera light located within the tube to facilitate and improve the success of intubation.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved novel device for endotracheal intubation under vision.

In order to further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, the invention will be described in more detail with reference to specific embodiments thereof illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings represent only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered as limiting its scope. The invention will be described and illustrated with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

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• 1 veranschaulicht ein Blockdiagramm einer Vorrichtung zur endotrachealen Intubation unter Sicht gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Offenbarung; Und
• 2 veranschaulicht ein schematisches Diagramm der Vorrichtung zur endotrachealen Intubation unter Sicht gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Offenbarung.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will be better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

• 1 12 illustrates a block diagram of a visual endotracheal intubation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; And
• 2 FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic diagram of the under-view endotracheal intubation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the drawings are presented for simplicity and may not necessarily be drawn to scale. For example, the flowcharts illustrate the method in terms of the salient steps involved to help improve understanding of aspects of the present disclosure. Moreover, with respect to the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may only show such specific details as are relevant to an understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure around the drawings not to be obscured with details that would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art benefiting from the description contained herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It should be understood, however, that no limitation on the scope of the invention is intended thereby, contemplating such changes and further modifications to the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention illustrated therein, as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

Those skilled in the art will understand that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be limiting.

Reference throughout this specification to "an aspect," "another aspect," or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is. Thus, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," and similar phrases throughout this specification may, but need not, all refer to the same embodiment.

The terms "comprising," "comprising," or other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion such that a process or method that includes a list of steps includes not only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or any inherent in such process or procedure. Similarly, without further limitation, one or more devices or subsystems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises...a" does not exclude the existence of other devices or other subsystems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional subsystems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have Terms have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and are not intended to be limiting.

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 12 illustrates a block diagram of a visual endotracheal intubation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The device (100) includes an endotracheal tube (102) with a moveable tip, the endotracheal tube being inserted into the patient's throat.

In one embodiment, a camera and light assembly (104) is placed in an endotracheal tube to capture the visual images in the patient's throat.

In one embodiment, a display (106) is used to display the visual elements of the interior of the patient's throat.

In one embodiment, the tip of the endotracheal tube is movable and can be manipulated using either a two-piece movable tip stylet (102a) or a mechanism of the tube that facilitates bending of the tip of the tube (102b).

In one embodiment, the camera-light assembly (104) includes a waterproof ultra-thin snake camera (104a) with LED light (104b), the camera having a connecting cord (104c) connected to the display (106).

In one embodiment, the smartphone screen (106a) can be used as a display (106) by connecting the camera light assembly (104) to the smartphone (106a) via a connector such as a USB/micro USB/type -C- terminal connection is connected

In one embodiment, the endotracheal tube (102) enters the patient's trachea or trachea once it is in front of the vocal cords.

• Der Tubus kann unter Sicht in der Trachea platziert werden, wenn ein Gerät darin eingeführt wird, das an der Spitze eine Kamera aufweist und Bilder von der Spitze zu einem proximal angeordneten Gerät übertragen kann. Beide der folgenden Methoden führen zu denselben Ergebnissen: Die Verwendung von Hilfsmitteln, wie z. B. der Bougie , kann von Vorteil sein, wenn eine Intubation nicht möglich ist. Wenn die zusätzliche Verwendung keinen funktionsfähigen Atemweg schafft, suchen Sie schnell nach einer anderen Option, die möglicherweise einen Rettungsbeutel erfordert. Verwenden Sie in der Zwischenzeit entweder einen supraglottischen Atemweg (z. B. einen Larynxmasken-Atemweg) oder ein Ventilmasken-Atemsystem.

In one embodiment, the concept of the present invention is shown below:

• The tube can be placed in the trachea under vision by inserting a device having a camera at the tip and capable of transmitting images from the tip to a device located proximally. Both of the following methods produce the same results: Using tools such as B. the bougie, may be of benefit when intubation is not possible. If additional use does not create a viable airway, quickly seek another option that may require a rescue bag. Meanwhile, use either a supraglottic airway (such as a laryngeal mask airway) or a valved mask breathing system.

In one embodiment, two options are contemplated in the present disclosure, first, using a stylet 14 that can manipulate the tube tip from the other end, and the other option, using an endotracheal tube that has a directional tip. A stylet is a long, hard device that can hold its shape. Once inside an endotracheal tube, it helps the tube maintain its shape. If the stylet has two forceps connected at the distal end, withdrawal of one end will result in additional curvature of the tip end, which, once in the endotracheal tube, will help increase or decrease the curvature of the distal end of the tube . This allows changing the direction of the tube to reach the glottic opening and enter the patient's trachea (windpipe). When a camera or visualization device is placed in an endotracheal tube with built-in distal tip direction control, the tube tip can be moved toward the patient's glottis and then inserted into the trachea or trachea.

The patient whose trachea needs to be intubated must be positioned supine. The endotracheal tube assembly with the camera assembly therein is inserted into the patient's mouth after administration of the anesthetic or hypnotic. If necessary, the patient's jaw and tongue are elevated with the physician's or surgeon's non-dominant hand, inserting the thumb into the mouth and holding the lower jaw for elevation. The inside of the throat is visualized on the screen or smartphone and an attempt is made to visualize the glottis by moving the tube in the throat. A laryngoscope can also be used to widen the throat opening and see movement of the vocal cords if more lifting is required. The tip of the endotracheal tube is further deflected by the stylet or mechanism of the tube and once in front of the patient's vocal cords, it is advanced into the patient's trachea/trachea.

In one embodiment, the device is sterilized prior to use using disposable tubing which is also sterilized, the camera assembly is reused but after proper sterilization has been performed using ETO gas sterilization or UV irradiation. In addition, the stylet is also sterilized by using ETO gas sterilization or UV irradiation.

2 FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic diagram of the under-view endotracheal intubation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the figure, the numbers represent the following elements.

The device mainly comprises a manipulating stylet tip (102a), an endotracheal tube (102) housing the camera-light assembly (104), and this camera-light assembly (104) is connected to a smartphone display (106) tied together. via a connection cable (104c).

The drawings and the above description provide exemplary embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize that one or more of the elements described may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements can be broken down into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Furthermore, the actions of any flowchart need not be implemented in the order shown; also, not all actions have to be performed. Actions that are not dependent on other actions can also be performed in parallel with the other actions. The scope of the embodiments is in no way limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether or not expressly stated in the description, such as differences in structure, dimensions and use of materials, are possible. The scope of the embodiments is at least as broad as indicated by the following claims.

Advantages, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with respect to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, benefits, problem solutions, and components that may cause benefits, benefits, or solutions to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features or components of any or all claims.

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A device for endotracheal intubation under vision.

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Two-piece stiletto with a flexible tip

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camera light assembly

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snake camera

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LED light

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Connecting chord

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Claims (5)

A device for endotracheal intubation under vision, the device comprising: an endotracheal tube having a moveable tip, the endotracheal tube being inserted into the patient's throat; a camera and light assembly placed in an endotracheal tube to capture the visual images in the patient's throat; And a display for displaying the visualizations of the interior of the patient's throat. device after claim 1 wherein the tip of the endotracheal tube is articulated and can be manipulated using either a bipartite articulating tip stylet or a mechanism of the tube that facilitates bending of the tip of the tube. device after claim 1 wherein the camera-light assembly comprises a waterproof, ultra-thin snake camera with LED light, the camera having a connecting cord connected to the display. device after claim 1 , whereby the smartphone screen can be used as a display by connecting the camera-light assembly to the smartphone via a connector such as a a USB/Micro USB/Type-C port connection. device after claim 1 , whereby the endotracheal tube enters the trachea or trachea of the patient occurs as soon as it is in front of the vocal cords.

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