Open AccessThe Use of a Tracheostomy Tube for Enteral Stomal Control
Author(s) -
Ajsa Nikolic,
K. Lampl,
C. Klasen,
C. Weinstabl,
Claus G. Krenn
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.404
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1097/00000539-200007000-00031
Subject(s) - medicine , cuff , colostomy , enteral administration , tube (container) , surgery , intubation , parenteral nutrition , anesthesia , mechanical engineering , engineering
We found that the use of a zero-pressure tracheal foam cuff was the ideal way to drain the intestines through a colostomy, reducing skin irritations and mucosal damage.