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Editorial
. 2021 Feb;35(1):3-10.
doi: 10.1007/s10877-020-00501-2. Epub 2020 Mar 20.

Measuring endotracheal tube intracuff pressure: no room for complacency

Chandra M Kumar  1 , Edwin Seet  2 , Tom C R V Van Zundert  3
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Editorial

Measuring endotracheal tube intracuff pressure: no room for complacency

Chandra M Kumar et al. J Clin Monit Comput. 2021 Feb.

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.

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

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