Abstract: A medical system for coupling to a previously-introduced guidewire during an intracorporeal procedure comprises: a supplemental guide wire and a single-lumen tubular member comprising a radial wall fixedly engaged to a lengthwise portion of the supplemental guidewire The radial wall defines a passageway sized for slidable passage therethrough of the previously introduced guidewire. The tubular portion and the engaged lengthwise portion of the supplemental guidewire are not engaged coaxially.

Abstract: Provided herein are implantable mechanical ventilation systems and methods for improving, supporting and/or treating ventilation insufficiencies in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to medical devices and more particularly to methods and apparatus for introducing a second guidewire to a previously-introduced guidewire in a lumen of a subject. Assemblies, systems, apparatus, methods and kits (for example, for introducing an additional guidewire), provided in accordance with embodiments of the invention, are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An implantable respiratory apparatus including an expandable/contractible element; wherein at least part of the element is configured to be anchored to the subject's chest bones.

Abstract: An implantable respiratory apparatus including an expandable/contractible element; wherein at least part of the element is configured to be anchored to the subject's chest bones.