DEVICE FOR THE REAL-TIME MONITORING AND EARLY WARNING OF OBSTRUCTION AND MOVEMENT OF AN ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY

摘要

The invention relates to a device for monitoring, in real time, the breathing of patients with an artificial airway, such as endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, for rapid and early warning of any abnormality in the breathing of the patient. Said device comprises a first portion that connects to a cannula on one of the ends thereof, and a second, hollow portion on the other end of the first portion; at least one sensor arranged on the periphery of the first portion of the device; at least one opening for connection of sensors from the surface of the first portion of the device towards the inner part of the device through which the air flow circulates; an electronic processing device for the automatic calibration of flow thresholds, analysis of the flow signals and detection of abnormalities; at least one warning system on the outer periphery of the first portion; and a battery arranged preferably on the outer periphery of the first portion for the power supply of the sensors, the electronic processing device and the warning system.