Marc A Heppding

US Patent:

44858221, Dec 4, 1984

Filed:

Jan 28, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/461878

Inventors:

George L. O'Connor - Nesconset NY
Ralph E. Oswald - Lindenhurst NY
Marc A. Heppding - Crofton MD

Assignee:

G & R Instrument Company, Inc. - Lindenhurst NY

International Classification:

A61B 508

US Classification:

128719

Abstract:

A system and method for interfacing a patient with apparatus for monitoring gaseous components of the exhalation of said patient. The system includes a low dead space volume disc filter for blocking patient secretions and natural and manufactured humidification, improved sampling configuration, and apparatus for supporting endotracheal and tracheal tubes and the like with minimum discomfort to the patient. Special provision is made for supporting the endotracheal tube for a neonate, including a wire support requiring only minimal taping.