Use of an innovative cuff pressure control and subglottic secretions drainage system in COVID-19 ARDS patients undergoing pronation

Abstract We conducted a proof of concept study where Anapnoguard endotracheal tubes and its control unit were used in 15 patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome. Anapnoguard system provides suction, venting, rinsing of subglottic space and controls cuff pressure detecting air leak...

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Main Authors: Eloisa Sofia Tanzarella, Gianmarco Lombardi, Silvia Baroni, Francesca Sarlo, Salvatore Lucio Cutuli, Simone Carelli, Melania Cesarano, Veronica Gennenzi, Gabriele Pintaudi, Joel Vargas, Antonio Maria Dell’Anna, Domenico Luca Grieco, Andrea Urbani, Massimo Antonelli, Gennaro De Pascale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04225-4