20080295847 | UNIQUE CONNECTORS FOR APPARATUS FOR VAP PREVENTATIVE VENTILATION OF INTUBATED CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS - An intermittent, large-volume flushing/suctioning scheme is provided. A specific and unique connector is used in conjunction with supplying a lavage solution to the patient via an intermittent, large-volume lavage/suctioning scheme that applies/removes the lavage solution via ports, which can be channels that are integrated into the shaft of a tracheal ventilation tube and/or an NG tube. The lavage solution is provided to the user in a specially designed container that allows for an exclusive fit between the container and the line that delivers lavage solution through the ports in the tracheal tube and the nasogastric tube. The connector element that connects to the container holding the lavage solution is specifically designed to prevent accidental connection to relevant supply lines or drainage lines that affect patient safety. A unique connector system is provided that prevents accidental mix-up of the line supplying the lavage solution to the patient with other patient supply and drainage lines in order to ensure safe application of the lavage solution for rinsing and subsequent suctioning thereof. | 12-04-2008 |