Mark A Wix

US Patent:

6736139, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/370802

Inventors:

Mark Wix - Paradise Valley AZ 85253

International Classification:

A62B 1802

US Classification:

12820621, 12820629

Abstract:

A ventilation mask assist device is provided for use in anesthesia of a patient with an obstruction to provide an airtight seal when using a ventilation face mask. The ventilation mask assist device has an outer flap, an inner flap and a perioral extension extending through and connecting the outer flap and the inner flap. The perioral extension extends through a mouth of the patient and provides gaseous communication between the interior of the mouth and the ventilator mask. The outer flap is shaped to extend over the obstruction to cover cheeks and a chin of the patient. The edge of the conventional face mask contacts the outer flap and provides an airtight seal therebetween. The inner flap is shaped to cover the buccal side of the cheeks.