A system and method to administer a liquid agent into a body cavity of a
patient is provided. One exemplary system comprises a lumen disposed into
an airway of the patient and a valve assembly coupled to the lumen. The
valve assembly comprises a body portion, a first port and a second port.
A pump assembly for receiving the liquid agent is coupled to the valve
assembly in a fluid tight relationship. The pump assembly provides the
liquid to the lumen through the first port of the valve assembly. The
liquid along with a portion of secretions generated by the patient are
extracted through the lumen and flow out of said valve assembly through
the second port for disposal responsive to a natural body function and/or
a vacuum from a vacuum source. One exemplary method comprises the steps
of disposing a lumen into the body cavity of the patient, the lumen
comprising a fluid port; introducing the liquid agent into the body
cavity through the fluid port; and extracting at least the liquid from
the body cavity through the fluid port responsive to a natural body
function and/or a vacuum from the vacuum source.