DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICINES BY VAPORIZATION INTO INTUBED OR TRACHEOTOMIZED PATIENTS

摘要

The device described makes it possible to atomize medicaments to be administered by inhalation in patients with an intubation probe or a tracheotomy cannula. The device comprises a hollow piece (1) of which one cylindrical end (2) fits perfectly onto the connection of the intubation probe or the tracheotomy cannula and the other cylindrical end (3) fits perfectly onto the T-piece of the respirator. The main piece also comprises a lateral orifice (4) for introducing the valve of the vial containing the product to be atomized. A duct (6) prolongs the natural orifice (4), bends at right angles at the center of the piece (1) and extends towards the end (2). The valve of the vial can be blocked by a stop (5) located at the junction of the duct (6) and the lateral orifice (4). A flexible tube (8) attached to the free end (7) of the duct (8) penetrates the intubation probe or the tracheotomy cannula as far as their end in the bronchial tree. The flexible tube may be removable. The piece (1) comprises a rough concave part (9) diametrically opposite the lateral orifice which can be firmly gripped by the index finger of the user in order to press on the valve. The device may be sterile and for single use. Its use is recommended for all medicaments administered by inhalation in patients with an intubation probe or a tracheotomy cannula.