FLUID-FLOW CONNECTORS AND ARRAGEMENTS

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APP PUB NO 20090241963A1
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12310029

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A suction arrangement includes a suction source (1) with a single inlet (13) and a connector (5) of caltrop shape with four interconnected ribbed ports 50 to 53, one of which (50) is connected to the suction inlet. The other three ports (51 to 53) are connected with tubing interconnections (15, 23, 33, 46) which each have a valve or the like (25, 35, 48) for blocking flow as necessary. The tubing interconnections connect with respective suction appliances including a suction outlet (41) above the cuff (42) of a tracheal tube (40), a tracheal suction catheter (3) and an oral suctioning catheter (2).

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SMITHS GROUP PLCLONDON SW1E 5JL

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MacMillan, Nicholas Paul Temple Ewell , GB 3 48

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