STERILE DISPOSABLE OROPHARYNGEAL AND TRACHEAL TUBE FIXATOR

摘要

The device is useful for holding in position the intubated tube firmly in position with support systems providing comfort to the ill patient is disclosed. The Fixator is a 3 part device - a Band (FIG 2), a Grip (FIG 3) and a Clip (FIG 4) of requisite size. The Clip (FIG 4) is affixed to the intubated Tube with band FIG 2 surrounded around neck Velcro hooks 9,10 are pressed onto Velcro loop fasteners 5,6 and the length adjusted to suit neck size thereby fixing position of the intubated tube in place securely. The Grip FIG 3 is used as an extra cushion to neck and under special circumstances with Gauze replacing Clip FIG 4 whence the Grip FIG 3 envelops the gauze surrounding the neck, alternatively as a replacement of band FIG 2 with Clip FIG 4 in combination. The Oropharyngeal and Tracheal Tube Fixator is useful for holding in position the intubated tube firmly to avoid accidental displacement when patient is in Operation Theater or in the I.C.U. (Intensive Care Unit) with support systems so that no trauma is caused and the tube does not get blocked to cause respiratory distress / asphyxia reducing discomfort to the ill patient. The Fixator is packed in tamperproof material with one side see through, heat sealed pouch sterilized by Gamma radiation and is thus infection free to the point of use.