Unintentional endotracheal tube cuff deflation during routine checks: a simulation study

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikesh Patel ◽  
Emily J Hodges ◽  
Maryanne ZA Mariyaselvam ◽  
Catherine Peutherer ◽  
Peter J Young
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Tube Cuff ◽  
Cuff Deflation

An in-vitro study to evaluate high-volume low-pressure endotracheal tube cuff deflation dynamics

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan D. Marti ◽  
Gianluigi Li Bassi ◽  
Valentina Isetta ◽  
Miguel R. Lazaro ◽  
Eli Aguilera-Xiol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Tube Cuff ◽  
Cuff Deflation

scholarly journals Difficult endotracheal tube cuff deflation: An unusual observation

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Sudeshna Bhar ◽  
Sampa Dutta Gupta ◽  
Tapas Ghose ◽  
Kanak Kanti Kundu ◽  
Manjushree Ray
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Tube Cuff ◽  
Cuff Deflation

Is the Pressure Measurement in the Endotracheal Tube Cuff a Standard? A Simulation Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. e25-e26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena Jędrzejczyk-Cwanek ◽  
Krystyna Woźniak ◽  
Edyta Niemczyk ◽  
Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska ◽  
Dorota Ozga
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Pressure Measurement ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Tube Cuff

Lidocaine as Endotracheal Tube Cuff Inflating Agent

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
Nadeem Parvez Ali ◽  
Md Tauhid-ul-Mulck ◽  
Mahbub Noor ◽  
Md Torab Mollick ◽  
Masud Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Postoperative Sore Throat ◽  
Lidocaine Group ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Tube Cuff ◽  
Water Group ◽  
A Prospective Study

A prospective study was carried on 120 patients undergoing surgical operations lasting less than 90 minutes. The incidence of postoperative sore throat, dysphasia and hoarseness of voice with 2% lidocaine (Group L) as endotracheal cuff inflating agent was compared with that with distilled water (Group D) and air (Group A). Seventy two percent of lidocaine group in comparison to 60% distilled water group and 37% air group experienced none of the above complications during the entire study period. Only 5% in lidocaine group had sore throat after 22-24 hours compared to 20% in the distilled water group and 45% in the air group. Twenty three percent complained of dysphasia in both lidocaine and distilled water group after 1-3 hours compared to 45% in air group. After 22-24 hours it completely resolved in lidocaine group compared to 20% persisting in the other two groups. Twenty three percent complained of hoarseness in lidocaine group as compared to 35% and 55% in distilled water and air groups respectively after 1-3 hours. This completely resolved in lidocaine group but persisted in 20% and 45% in the distilled water and air group respectively after 22-24 hours. The results showed an advantage in using lidocaine as an endotracheal tube cuff inflating agent in reducing postoperative sore throat, dysphasia and hoarseness in comparison to distilled water and air. Key Words: Lidocain, Endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff inflating agent.   doi: 10.3329/jafmc.v5i1.2847 JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 5, No 1 (June) 2009 pp.25-28

scholarly journals Rapid Establishment of Tracheal Stenosis in Pigs Using Endotracheal Tube Cuff Overpressure and Electrocautery

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-335
Author(s):  
Jin Hyoung Kim ◽  
Jong Joon Ahn ◽  
Yangjin Jegal ◽  
Soohyun Bae ◽  
Soon Eun Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Tracheal Stenosis ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Tube Cuff

Prehospital Intubations Are Associated with Elevated Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures: A Cross-Sectional Study Characterizing ETT Cuff Pressures at a Tertiary Care Emergency Department

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ruo S. Chen ◽  
Laurel O’Connor ◽  
Matthew R. Rebesco ◽  
Kara L. LaBarge ◽  
Edgar J. Remotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Tube ◽  
Cuff Pressure ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Endotracheal Tube Cuff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tube Cuff ◽  
Respiratory Therapists ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers are trained to place endotracheal tubes (ETTs) in the prehospital setting when indicated. Endotracheal tube cuffs are traditionally inflated with 10cc of air to provide adequate seal against the tracheal lumen. There is literature suggesting that many ETTs are inflated well beyond the accepted safe pressures of 20-30cmH2O, leading to potential complications including ischemia, necrosis, scarring, and stenosis of the tracheal wall. Currently, EMS providers do not routinely check ETT cuff pressures. It was hypothesized that the average ETT cuff pressure of patients arriving at the study site who were intubated by EMS exceeds the safe pressure range of 20-30cmH2O. Objectives: While ETT cuff inflation is necessary to close the respiratory system, thus preventing air leaks and aspiration, there is evidence to suggest that over-inflated ETT cuffs can cause long-term complications. The purpose of this study is to characterize the cuff pressures of ETTs placed by EMS providers. Methods: This project was a single center, prospective observational study. Endotracheal tube cuff pressures were measured and recorded for adult patients intubated by EMS providers prior to arrival at a large, urban, tertiary care center over a nine-month period. All data were collected by respiratory therapists utilizing a cuff pressure measurement device which had a detectable range of 0-100cmH2O and was designed as a syringe. Results including basic patient demographics, cuff pressure, tube size, and EMS service were recorded. Results: In total, 45 measurements from six EMS services were included with ETT sizes ranging from 6.5-8.0mm. Mean patient age was 52.2 years (67.7% male). Mean cuff pressure was 81.8cmH2O with a range of 15 to 100 and a median of 100. The mode was 100cmH2O; 40 out of 45 (88.9%) cuff pressures were above 30cmH2O. Linear regression showed no correlation between age and ETT cuff pressure or between ETT size and cuff pressure. Two-tailed T tests did not show a significant difference in the mean cuff pressure between female versus male patients. Conclusion: An overwhelming majority of prehospital intubations are associated with elevated cuff pressures, and cuff pressure monitoring education is indicated to address this phenomenon.

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