Breathing Tube (IMAGE) UT Southwestern Medical Center Caption By comparing two breathing techniques in real-world situations, investigators were able to identify a better survival rate for patients who received the laryngeal tube (LT) device, findings that could potentially save more than 10,000 lives annually. Credit UT Southwestern Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.