SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY REMOVING FLUID FROM MULTIPLE REGIONS OF A RESPIRATORY TRACT

A respiratory insertion device (2770) for use with an endotracheal tube to independently remove fluid from multiple regions of a respiratory tract, the device comprising: a sheath body (2773) having a longitudinal channel with a lateral opening extending proximally to distally, wherein the longitudinal channel is configured to fit over the endotracheal tube; a first lumen (2774) passing through the sheath proximally to distally, wherein the first lumen extends between a first proximal coupler and a first distal opening (2777); a second lumen (2775) passing through the sheath proximally to distally, wherein the second lumen extends between a second proximal coupler and a second distal opening (2778); and a third lumen (2776) passing through the sheath proximally to distally, wherein the third lumen extends between a third proximal coupler and a third distal opening (2779); wherein, when the sheath body is coupled to the endotracheal tube, the first, second and third distal openings are configured to be positioned adjacent to the outside of the endotracheal tube so and are separated from each other by at least 1cm (0.4 inches).