Title:
磁気経鼻管ブライドル装置およびその応用方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2004508108
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A bridle system for placing and securing a nasal tube in a patient includes a flexible member having a magnet attached to a first end thereof for insertion into a nare of a patient's nose, a magnetic probe for insertion into a second nare of the nose. The magnetic probe attracts the flexible member magnet to assist in retrieving the first end of the flexible member through the second nare of the nose. The system further includes a receiver for securing the nasal tube and the flexible member externally, adjacent the nose to prevent dislodgement by the patient or otherwise. The receiver includes first and second pivotally connected portions forming a main body. Channels are provided for receiving the nasal tube and flexible member in a snap-fit manner.
Inventors:
Kian, David, Es.
Application Number:
JP2002524564A
Publication Date:
March 18, 2004
Filing Date:
August 24, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
KIRN MEDICAL DESIGN,L.L.C.
International Classes:
A61M16/04; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61J15/00; (IPC1-7): A61J15/00; A61M25/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Nobuyuki Iida