Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis

Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis

Background: The use of cuffed endotracheal tubes (ETT) has become the standard of care in pediatric practice. The rationale for the use of a cuffed ETT is to minimize pressure around the cricoid while providing an effective airway seal. However, safe care requires that the cuff lie distal to the cri...

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Main Authors: Tariq M Wani, Jiju John, Vladimir Bahun, Faris AlGhamdi, Dmitry Tumin, Joseph D Tobias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
computed tomography imaging
cricoid ring
endotracheal intubation
endotracheal tube cuff
pediatric airway
trachea.
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2021;volume=15;issue=4;spage=403;epage=408;aulast=Wani

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