Measuring endotracheal tube intracuff pressure: no room for complacency

Chandra M Kumar, Edwin Seet, Tom C R V Van Zundert, Chandra M Kumar, Edwin Seet, Tom C R V Van Zundert

Abstract

Tracheal intubation constitutes a routine part in the care of critically ill and anaesthetised patients. Prolonged use of endotracheal with inflated cuff is one of the major multifactorial causes of complications. Both under-inflation and over-inflation of cuff are associated with complications. Despite known problems, regular measurement of cuff pressure is not routine, and it is performed on an ad hoc basis.

Keywords: Complication; Cuff pressure; Endotracheal; Over-pressure; Under-pressure.

Conflict of interest statement

We declare that the authors listed in the manuscript do not have any potential conflicts of interest financial or otherwise.

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