초록

A ventilator manifold provided with access ports and method thereof for accessing the interior chamber of the manifold and cleansing secretions from the inner wall of the manifold's interior chamber with a cleaning device without having to disconnect the patient from the respiratory support system.

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[ We claim:] [12.] A method of cleaning a manifold having an interior chamber and a plurality of ports, including a first port for attachment to a tracheal tube, a second port for connection to a breathable gas source, a third port for attachment of accessory devices thereto, a fourth port for weani

[ We claim:] [12.] A method of cleaning a manifold having an interior chamber and a plurality of ports, including a first port for attachment to a tracheal tube, a second port for connection to a breathable gas source, a third port for attachment of accessory devices thereto, a fourth port for weaning a patient off the respiratory support system, and at least one additional port sized for directly accessing and cleaning the interior chamber with at least one cleaning device while maintaining Positive End Expiratory Pressure, the method comprising the steps of:a) connecting said manifold to a tracheal tube which is intubating a patient and a breathing gas source;b) ventilating the patient with PEEP;c) uncapping the at least one additional port while PEEP is being delivered to the patient;d) cleaning the interior chamber with the at least one cleaning device; ande) recapping the at least one additional port after completion of said cleaning step the method being performed without disturbing patient ventilation.