A cleaning apparatus including an elongate tubular member utilized by
extending into an endotracheal tube. A cleaning assembly provided at a
distal end of the elongate tubular member radially expands to engage the
interior wall of the endotracheal tube, for cleaning thereof by an
irregular configuration on an exterior surface, achieving an effective
cleaning engagement. A fluid impervious bladder portion provides an
effective seal preventing fluid seepage during cleaning withdrawal.
Further, a ventilator coupling connects to the endotracheal tube, a first
inlet port couples to a ventilator assembly to supply air to a patient,
and a second inlet port receives the elongate tubular member there
through into the endotracheal tube. Also, a bypass coupling assembly
connects between the channel of the elongate tubular member and the
ventilator assembly directing air into the channel of the elongate
tubular member and out the distal end upon occlusion of airflow.