Characteristics of lower airway parameters in an adult Asian population related to endotracheal tube design: a cadaveric study

Abstract The risk of endotracheal tube (ETT) placement includes endobronchial intubation and subglottic injury. This study aimed to describe the lengths of lower airway parameters related to cuff location and vocal cord markings in different adult-sized ETTs. Eighty cadavers were examined for the le...

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Main Authors: Chairat Turbpaiboon, Adisak Kasemassawachanont, Jirawat Wankijcharoen, Kittipott Thusneyapan, Pramuk Khamman, Karnkawin Patharateeranart, Ramida Amornsitthiwat, Terasut Numwong, Nophanan Chaikittisilpa, Taniga Kiatchai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56504-5

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