The changes of endotracheal tube intracuff pressures after ear and head and neck surgery-related positions: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The cuff of an endotracheal tube seals the airway to facilitate positive-pressure ventilation and reduce subglottic secretion aspiration. However, an increase or decrease in endotracheal tube intracuff pressure can lead to many morbidities.

Objective

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of different head and neck positions on endotracheal tube intracuff pressure during ear and head and neck surgeries.

Methods

A total of 90 patients undergoing elective right ear (Group 1: n=30), left ear (Group 2: n=30) or head and neck (Group 3: n=30) surgery were involved in the study. A standardized general anesthetic was given and cuffed endotracheal tubes by the assistance of video laryngoscope were placed in all patients. The pilot balloon of e

SUBMITTER: Kara H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422739 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature