Abstract: An intubation system includes: a base configured to be secured relative to a subject; a guide movably coupled to the base to allow the guide to move relative to the base; and a connector configured to be connected to a distal end of the guide and to detachably connect to an endotracheal tube such that as the guide is moved relative to the base toward the subject, the endotracheal tube is inserted into the subject.

Abstract: An intubation system includes: a base configured to be secured relative to a subject; a guide movably coupled to the base to allow the guide to move relative to the base; and a connector configured to be connected to a distal end of the guide and to detachably connect to an endotracheal tube such that as the guide is moved relative to the base toward the subject, the endotracheal tube is inserted into the subject.

Abstract: An expandable endotracheal device includes: an elongated body configured to change from smaller-size state to a larger-size state; where in the smaller-size state, a perimeter, and thus a cross-sectional area, of the elongated body is restricted to facilitate insertion of the elongated body within a passageway of an in-use endotracheal tube; and where the elongated body is configured to: have at least a portion of the perimeter of the elongated body seal to a trachea of a subject; or provide an inner passageway extending through the elongated body along a length of the elongated body and with a boundary defining the inner passageway being configured to slidably receive a ventilation mechanism; or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guided endotracheal intubation endoscope. A guide catheter is used to position an endoscope and a tube for intubation of a patient. The endoscope can include a steering device for steering the endoscope in at least two directions, as well as suction, irrigation and retraction devices for maintaining a clear field of view.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guided endotracheal intubation endoscope. A guide catheter is used to position an endoscope and a tube for intubation of a patient. The endoscope can include a steering device for steering the endoscope in at least two directions, as well as suction, irrigation and retraction devices for maintaining a clear field of view.