Pressure changes in the endotracheal tube cuff in otorhinolaryngologic surgery: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Inflation of the endotracheal tube cuff is needed for providing ventilation. Cuff pressure should be maintained inside the appropriate range to prevent critical airway complications. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pressure changes in the endotracheal tube cuff during otorhinolaryngologic surgery.

Design and method

This single-center observational study was conducted at Severance Hospital in Korea between April 2020 and November 2020. Patients aged >20 years scheduled to undergo otorhinolaryngological surgical procedures were enrolled. Patients undergoing planned tracheostomy and those who were slated for uncuffed endotracheal tube use were excluded. Intubation was performed after the induction of general anesthesia. A pressure transducer was connected

SUBMITTER: Park S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10277466 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature