PVC Uncuffed Oral Plain ET Endotracheal Tube

PVC Uncuffed Oral Plain ET Endotracheal Tube

Made from non-toxic transparent PVC, with radio-opaque line, supplied sterile in individual sterile blister pack, for single use only.

An endotracheal tube without a cuff is a medical device used for airway management and mechanical ventilation, but it lacks an inflatable cuff around its distal end.

Purpose: An endotracheal tube without a cuff is designed to establish and maintain a secure airway in patients who require mechanical ventilation or respiratory support.  Unlike cuffed tubes, it does not have an inflatable balloon at the tip.

Design: This type of endotracheal tube consists of a flexible, hollow tube with an open distal end.  It typically features an adapter for connecting to a ventilator or other respiratory equipment.

Cuff Absence: The key distinction is the absence of an inflatable cuff, which means that it doesn’t create an airtight seal within the trachea.  This allows for continuous airflow around the tube, which may be suitable for certain clinical scenarios.

Clinical Use: Endotracheal tubes without cuffs are often used when a complete seal isn’t required, or when healthcare providers want to avoid potential complications associated with cuff inflation, such as pressure injuries to the tracheal wall.

Size Variety: These tubes come in various sizes to accommodate different patients and clinical needs.  Proper sizing is crucial to ensure the tube fits securely within the patient’s airway.

Sterility: Endotracheal tubes without cuffs are provided in sterile packaging to maintain aseptic conditions during the intubation process and reduce the risk of infection.

Indications: They are used in specific medical cases where a cuff is not deemed necessary or poses potential risks.  For instance, they may be used in shorter-duration intubations or in patients with minimal risk of aspiration.

Advantages:

*The absence of a cuff reduces the risk of injury to the tracheal mucosa.

*The smooth surface of the tube facilitates easy insertion and minimizes trauma.

*Transparent material allows monitoring of patency.

*Radiopacket line helps in controlling the position of the tube under X-ray.

*Sterility and individualized packaging ensure safe use.

Characteristics:

*Tube is made of polyvinyl chloride;

*Without cuff;

*Connector with “ears” for fixation;

*X-ray contrast strip in the wall of the tube;

*Murphy window at the distal end of the tube;

*Intubation depth scale;

*Work surface is numbered at 1 cm intervals;

*Sterile, apyrogenic, non-toxic;

*For single use;

*Individually packaged;  Individually wrapped;

*Shelf life 5 years from the date of manufacture indicated on the package.

Application:

*Check the integrity of the sterile packaging before inserting the endotracheal tube;

*Check that the connector is securely fastened to the tube;

*Insert the endotracheal tube into the trachea using a laryngoscope or fibrobronchoscope through the opened vocal cleft;

*Secure the endotracheal tube in position;

*Remove the tube after intubation is complete;

*Adjust the ventilator settings.

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