How to choose an ETT with appropriate hardness?

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June 27, 2024
Category Connection: Anesthesia Airway Devices
Brief: Learn how to choose the right hardness for a 3.5mm PVC Reinforced Endotracheal Tube. This medical-grade tube features a stainless-steel spiral wire for kink resistance, Murphy Eye for airflow safety, and is suitable for both oral and nasal intubation.
Related Product Features:
  • 3.5mm PVC Reinforced Endotracheal Tube with stainless-steel spiral wire for kink resistance.
  • Murphy Eye reduces occlusion risk and maintains airflow.
  • Uncuffed design suitable for short-term intubation and patients with narrow airways.
  • Atraumatic beveled tip for smooth insertion and minimal airway trauma.
  • Depth markings ensure correct tube positioning within the trachea.
  • Radiopaque marker for accurate visualization under X-ray or fluoroscopy.
  • Suitable for both oral and nasal intubation.
  • Tip-to-Tip X-ray line for safe positioning control.
Faqs:
  • What is the purpose of the Murphy Eye in the endotracheal tube?
    The Murphy Eye reduces the risk of occlusion and maintains airflow, providing an additional safety feature during intubation.
  • Why is the reinforced structure important in an endotracheal tube?
    The reinforced structure with a spiral wire prevents kinking or collapse, ensuring a patent airway and effective ventilation during patient movement or suctioning.
  • When is an uncuffed endotracheal tube preferred over a cuffed one?
    An uncuffed tube is preferred for short-term intubation, patients with narrow oropharyngeal airways, or those at increased risk of tracheal stenosis, as it reduces the risk of tracheal damage and is easier to remove.