Origiin ID: VR-02
A double cannula tracheostomy tube: A tracheostomy tube for insertion through an incision on the anterior portion of the neck to assist in patient breathing. The tracheostomy tube comprises an inner cannula, an outer cannula, a plurality of hinges, a circular ring, a knob and a cuff. The outer cannula is inserted into the trachea. The inner cannula comprises fenestrations, which overlap with the oval opening on the outer cannula. The upper end of the inner cannula facilitates placing the knob to aid mounting. The hinge one anchors the tracheostomy tube to the neck of the patient. The second hinge is fixed to the tracheostomy tube by a circular ring. The inner cannula is removed during blockage and replaced after cleaning. In addition to artificial breathing, the tracheostomy tube functions as a speech device.
| Patent Status: Filed in India Stage: Commercially used The inventor is open to explore Patent Licensing, Assignment or Joint Venture Image source: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation |
