Endotracheal intubation device

Claim 1

An endotracheal intubation device which enables the user to simultaneously apply suction during the intubation process to remove meconium and other accumulated body fluids, comprising: a first inner elongated, flexible conduit of a greater length than a second elongated conduit and extending throughout having a smooth, tapered insertion end configured for insertion into the upper airways of a newborn baby and a proximal end configured for joining to a source of suction; and a second outer elongated conduit circumferentially disposed about said first conduit along the length thereof and in sliding relationship therewith, said insertion end of the first conduit extending beyond the distal end of the second conduit, said distal end of second conduit being smooth and configured for nontraumatic insertion into the mouth area, and outwardly extending grip means disposed adjacent the other end of said second conduit, said second conduit further having means for selectively shaping and retaining said second conduit substantially along its entire length into any one of an infinite different configurations, but generally of an arcuate configuration whereby shaping said second outer conduit into a selected configuration causes said first, inner conduit to be shaped and retained in a substantially congruent configuration.