By Jimmy CHEUNG | JV MEDICAL | Updated: 2022-02-23
Endotracheal Tube is also known as ET Tube. Made from a special non-toxic medical grade PVC, ET Tube is used to maintain a patent airway in long term mechanically ventilated patients.
Main features:
1) Special suction port for removal of subglottic secretions using syringe/suction minimize the risk of VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia).
2) Extra smooth, non-adherent inside/outside surface for ease in intubation, extubation and suctioning. Kink resistant, thin-walled, thermo-sensitive tube. Softens at body temperature.
3) Smooth polished murphy eye and distal end for atraumatic intubation and extubation.
4) Radio opaque line and markings provided to facilitate identification of tube position.
5) ET Tube is fitted with universal 15 mm connecter at proximal end.
6) Recommended use of bite block / Guedel airway.
7) E.T.O sterile and pyrogen free and it is for single patient use.
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JV MEDICAL team
