- Made of medical grade PVC, for single use only.
- Murphy eye reducing the risk of occlusion and maintaining airflflow
Standard Cuffed Endotracheal tube with Suction catheter
l Single use item, no risk of cross-infection
l Standardised 15mm connector to fit all airway devices
l Low-allergen PVC construction, free of latex
l Transparent body,to see blood or vomit
l Markings to indicate depth of insertion
l Black line to guide insertion to appropriate depth
l High volume low pressure cuff to seal the trachea
l Size labelling on pilot balloon
l Pilot cuff to gauge cuff pressure
l Rounded atraumatic edges
l Murphy's eye to protect against occlusion
l Bevelled tip to assist insertion
l Radio-opaque line to help gauge position on chest X-rays
USES
·securing of airway and provision of mechanical ventilation
METHOD OF INSERTION AND/OR USE
·choose appropriate size for patient (the size refers to the internal diameter, ID)
eg. adult female 7.5mm, adult male 8.5mm; but varies with the individual
eg:child less than 10 years old: size = age/4 + 4
·check cuff integrity
·lubrication (if required)
·decide on an appropriate technique for intubation
·laryngoscopy (visualisation of the cords)
·placement of ETT through vocal cords until indicator mark just below cords
·inflation of cuff
·check: tube fogging, chest rising and falling, ETCO2