| 20110023889 | ULTRASOUND-BASED TRACHEAL TUBE PLACEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. These cuffs may include features that facilitate detection or visualization of the cuff, for example with ultrasound devices, to ensure proper placement of the cuff and the tube. Such surface features may include particular types of materials or shaped or protruding features that may be detected in the environment of the trachea. | 02-03-2011 |
