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. 1975 Jan;30(1):4-11.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1975.tb00787.x.

Tracheal cuffs. A review and dynamic pressure study

B E Crawley, D E Cross
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Tracheal cuffs. A review and dynamic pressure study

B E Crawley et al. Anaesthesia. 1975 Jan.
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Abstract

The sequelae following prolonged tracheal intubation are reviewed. The virtues of large volume low pressure cuffs are confirmed, and the dynamic variations of pressure both within the airway and within the cuff of standard and floppy cuffed tubes have been re-appraised.

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