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Endotracheal tube cuff-small important part of a big issue

Authors: Shai Efrati, Israel Deutsch, Gabriel M. Gurman

Published in: Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Many of the complications related to prolonged ventilation are related to inappropriate handling of endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff. This article reviews the possible complications associated with the ETT cuff, and the landmark development made in that field. The article challenges the present paradigm of cuff use and reviews the current clinical practice in that area.

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Title: Endotracheal tube cuff-small important part of a big issue
Authors: Shai Efrati
Israel Deutsch
Gabriel M. Gurman
Publication date: 01-02-2012
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1387-1307
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2614
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10877-011-9333-x

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