The application of reinforced endotracheal tubes with pressure indicators in preventing postoperative airway-related complications in neurosurgical patients: a randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive cuff pressure can lead to complications associated with endotracheal intubation. This study aims to compare the effects of cuff inflation guided by a pressure indicator versus the tactile estimation method on postoperative airway-related complications in neurosurgical patients.

Methods

This study employed a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled design. Blinding was implemented for the subjects and data collectors. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group used tracheal tubes with pressure indicators. The control group used standard reinforced tracheal tubes. The primary outcome measure was the score of tracheal mucosal injury in two groups of subjects under bronchoscopy assistance with extubation. Secondary outcom

SUBMITTER: Guan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature