An endo-tracheal tube retainer used to facilitate the removal of a laryngeal
mask
of the type used to facilitate lung ventilation and the insertion of endo-tracheal
tubes or related medical instruments through a patient's laryngeal opening is provided.
The endo-tracheal tube retainer includes a semi-rigid stylet having proximate and
distal ends and a soft curved stylet cap secured to the proximal end. The endo-tracheal
tube also includes a connection adapter that is tapered from front to rear for
secure insertion within a range of endo-tracheal tubes, removably secured to the
distal end.
