A cuff inflator for tracheal tubes.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
A simple automatic device to inflate the tracheal tube cuff during emergency tracheal intubation is described. It was tested in 60 patients undergoing elective surgery and found to be a useful and efficient adjunct.
Medical subject headings
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Pneumonia, Aspiration
- Postoperative Complications