Systems, devices and methods for performing percutaneous tracheostomy

摘要

This specification describes devices, systems and methods for forming a percutaneous tracheostomy. The system can include an inflatable assembly and a guidewire assembly. The inflatable assembly can include elongated tubes, inflatable members and magnetic members. The elongated tube can have a first end, a second end, and can define the lumen. The inflatable member can be attached to the first end of the elongated tube and can be fluidly attached to the lumen so that the inflatable member can receive fluid through the lumen. .. The magnetic member can be coupled to the first end of the elongated tube such that the movement of the magnetic member can result in a corresponding movement of the first end of the elongated tube. The first end of the guide wire of the guide wire assembly can include a coupling member, which is configured to be coupled to the inflatable member such that the guide wire assembly is translated by the translation of the elongated tube. .. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3F