Identifying endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff hyperinflation without a manometer: a simple method
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DOI: 10.1007/s10877-020-00498-8
Abstract: Endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff hyperinflation is known to cause ischaemia of tracheal mucosa, postoperative sore throat and many other complications [1, 2]. The recommended ETT cuff pressure is between 20 and 30 cm of water… read more here.
Keywords: cuff; cuff pressure; method; ett cuff ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure and the Use of Three Cuff Inflation Syringe Devices in Dogs
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00039
Abstract: Over-inflation of an endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff may lead to tracheal mucosal irritation, tracheal wall ischemia or necrosis, whereas under-inflation increases the risk of pulmonary aspiration as well as leaking anesthetic gas and polluting the… read more here.
Keywords: syringe; cuff inflation; regular injectable; cuff ... See more keywords
Intraoperative endotracheal tube cuff leak during cerebral aneurysm surgery – A hard row to hoe
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_262_19
Abstract: Endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff leak is a serious and a nagging problem in an intubated patient, more so during critical stages during the intraoperative period. Intraoperative cuff leaks may occur even in cases where preoperative… read more here.
Keywords: ett cuff; endotracheal tube; cuff leak; cuff ... See more keywords