An endotracheal tube is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose to aid a patient's respires. It ensures the airway and maintains the gas exchange into the lungs. The endotracheal tube is also connected to a ventilator, which delivers oxygen to the lungs.
ET tube Plain is generally used in neonatal as it decreases the risk of trauma like erosion, infection cricoid perichondritis, and ultimately subglottic stenosis.
TECHNICAL FEATURES:ET tube Cuffed has inflated cuff which seals the airway against oropharyngeal contents & prevents air leakage during positive pressure ventilation. It is preferable in cases like high risk of aspiration, accurate ETCO 2 monitoring & low lung compliance.
TECHNICAL FEATURES:Endotracheal tube provides general anesthesia or medication during surgery and delivers oxygen to the lungs.
Two types of ET tubes are available:
ET tube can usually stay in throat up-to 2 weeks.