§ 868.5650 - Esophageal obturator.  


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  • § 868.5650 Esophageal obturator.

    (a) Identification. An esophageal obturator is a device inserted through a patient's mouth to aid ventilation of the patient during emergency resuscitation by occluding (blocking) the esophagus, thereby permitting positive pressure ventilation through the trachea. The device consists of a closed-end semirigid esophageal tube that is attached to a face mask.

    (b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).