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Youzhi Li0
Andy Lin0
Edward McKenna0
Sarah Hayman0
Date of Patent
June 4, 2013
0Patent Application Number
124347700
Date Filed
May 4, 2009
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may employ optical sensing techniques for determining a distance between the inserted tube and an anatomical structure, such as a carina. The distance information may provide an indication as to whether or not the tracheal tube is properly placed within the trachea. The optical techniques may include time of flight techniques.
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