Open AccessUse of Microcuff ® endotracheal tubes in paediatric laparoscopic surgeries
Author(s) -
Rameshwar Mhamane,
Nandini Dave,
Madhu Garasia
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of anaesthesia/indian journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.645
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 0976-2817
pISSN - 0019-5049
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5049.151367
Subject(s) - medicine , laryngospasm , capnography , stridor , anesthesia , intubation , airway , peak inspiratory pressure , surgery , respiratory system , tidal volume
Traditionally, uncuffed endotracheal tubes have been used in children. Cuffed tubes may be useful in special situations like laparoscopy. Microcuff(®) endotracheal tube is a specifically designed cuffed endotracheal tube for the paediatric airway. We studied the appropriateness of Microcuff(®) tube size selection, efficacy of ventilation, and complications, in children undergoing laparoscopy.