Open AccessComparison of cuff inflation method with curvature control modification in thermosoftened endotracheal tubes during nasotracheal intubation – A prospective randomised controlled study
Author(s) -
H T Prashant,
Sukhyanti Kerai,
Kirti N Saxena,
Bharti Wadhwa,
Prachi Gaba
Publication year - 2021
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/ija.ija_1393_20
Subject(s) - glottis , medicine , cuff , intubation , anesthesia , endotracheal tube , surgery , larynx
Thermosoftening of endotracheal tube (ETT) is a simple method which reduces risk of epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation (NTI). This method, however, decreases the stiffness of ETT and necessitates frequent manipulation with Magill forceps. Cuff inflation technique has been found effective for navigating ETTs during NTI. Another method is using an ETT, modified with a silk thread which can be used to control its curvature. We conducted the present study to compare the ease of navigation of thermosoftened ETT using curvature control modificationwiththe cuff inflation technique.