Open AccessEndotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis
Author(s) -
Tariq Wani,
Jiju John,
Vladimir Bahun,
Faris AlGhamdi,
Dmitry Tumin,
Joseph D. Tobias
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/sja.sja_396_21
Subject(s) - medicine , cuff , cricoid cartilage , sagittal plane , intubation , airway , computed tomography , radiology , cricoid pressure , surgery , larynx
The use of cuffed endotracheal tubes (ETT) has become the standard of care in pediatric practice. The rationale for the use of a cuffed ETT is to minimize pressure around the cricoid while providing an effective airway seal. However, safe care requires that the cuff lie distal to the cricoid ring following endotracheal intubation. The current study demonstrates the capability of computed tomography (CT) imaging in identifying the position of the cuff of the ETT in intubated patients.