Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow
Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization.
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1. A device configured to facilitate visualization of internal lumens or passageways, comprising: an elongate body comprising an open proximal end, a closed distal end and a lumen extending from the open proximal end to the closed distal end,wherein the lumen is configured to receive a visualization
1. A device configured to facilitate visualization of internal lumens or passageways, comprising: an elongate body comprising an open proximal end, a closed distal end and a lumen extending from the open proximal end to the closed distal end,wherein the lumen is configured to receive a visualization member comprising an elongate body and an imaging element at a distal tip of the visualization member,wherein the proximal end comprises a handle,wherein the closed distal end comprises a viewing window configured to facilitate viewing beyond the closed distal end; anda retention assembly coupled to the handle,wherein the retention assembly comprises a stretchable elastomeric sheath and a retention member at a proximal end of the retention assembly,wherein the retention member comprises a C-shaped proximal end, a substantially hollow body and a substantially cylindrical distal end,wherein the C-shaped proximal end comprises a side slot,wherein the side slot comprises a pair of hemispherical protuberances extending towards each other on opposite sides of the side slot,wherein the retention assembly is configured to exert a static force on the visualization member in the direction of the viewing window,wherein the elastomeric sheath is configured to stretch to allow the retention member at the proximal end of the retention assembly to engage with a corresponding retention member disposed on the visualization member, thereby providing the static force on the visualization member, andwherein the corresponding retention member is positioned at a location such that the imaging element of the visualization member is brought into contact with the viewing window and the contact is maintained by the static force. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein a distal end of the elastomeric sheath is coupled to the handle. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the side slot is configured to receive the elongate body of the visualization member and engage with the corresponding retention member of the visualization member. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the substantially hollow body comprises ridges to facilitate gripping of the visualization member. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein, in use, the retention member is advanced by stretching the elastomeric sheath until a lower surface of the C-shaped proximal end is proximal to the corresponding retention member of the visualization member and the side slot is then slid over the corresponding retention member such that an upper surface of the corresponding retention member abuts against the lower surface of the C-shaped proximal end. 6. A system comprising the device of claim 1 in combination with the visualization member recited in claim 1. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the visualization member is a fiber optic scope. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the imaging element comprises a fiber optic camera. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the imaging element comprises a plurality of optical imaging fibers. 10. The system of claim 6, wherein the imaging element comprises a charge-coupled device camera. 11. The system of claim 6, wherein the corresponding retention member of the visualization member comprises a stationary locking ring. 12. A device configured to facilitate visualization of internal lumens or passageways, comprising: an elongate body comprising an open proximal end, a closed distal end and a lumen extending from the open proximal end to the closed distal end,wherein the lumen is configured to receive a visualization member comprising an elongate body and an imaging element at a distal tip of the visualization member,wherein the closed distal end comprises a viewing window configured to facilitate viewing beyond the closed distal end; anda retention assembly coupled to the elongate body,wherein the retention assembly comprises a distal sheath and a proximal member,wherein the proximal member comprises a C-shaped proximal end, a hollow body and a cylindrical distal end,wherein the C-shaped proximal end comprises a side slot,wherein the side slot comprises a pair of hemispherical protuberances extending towards each other on opposite sides of the side slot,wherein the retention assembly is configured to stretch such that the proximal member engages with a corresponding retention member disposed on the visualization member, thereby providing a static reverse force on the visualization member. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the proximal member is configured to stretch. 14. The device of claim 12, wherein the distal sheath comprises elastomeric material configured to stretch. 15. The device of claim 12, wherein the viewing window comprises an anti-reflective coating. 16. The device of claim 12, wherein the viewing window comprises a convex configuration. 17. The device of claim 12, wherein the hollow body comprises surface features to facilitate gripping.
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