Endotracheal Tube An endotracheal tube is placed when a patient is unable to breathe on her own; when it is necessary to sedate and "rest" someone who is very ill; or to protect the airway. The tube maintains the airway so that air can pass into and out of the lungs. Endotracheal Tube Brief Introduction-Endotracheal Tube 1. This item is made from non-toxic PVC, consists of tube, spring, cuff, inflation line, valve, pilot balloon, and connector. 2. The reinforced endotracheal tube is used in general anaesthesia, intensive care and emergency medicine for airway management and mechanical ventilation. 3. The tube is inserted into a patient's trachea through the patient's nose or mouth in order to ensure that the airway is not closed off and that air is able to reach the lungs. 4. The endotracheal tube is regarded as the most reliable available method for protecting a patient's airway. Latex free endotracheal tube with cuff without cuff 1.with cuff or without cuff is possible 2.size from 2.0-10.0 3.standard, nasal, Oral preformed 4.clear, soft and smooth Feature: 1.Tube made from Non-toxic PVC, latex free 2. PVC tube contains DEHP, DEHP FREE tube is available 3. Cuff: its great length reduces mucosal irritation by pressure distribution against a wider area of tracheal tissue and provides improved protection against micro aspiration of fluid along the cuff 4. Cuff:it vertically provides elasticity against the tube shaft in order to buffer short-term intratracheal pressure(e.g. coughing), keeping the tube in correct position 5. transparent tube allows indentification for condensation 6. radio opaque line through the tube length for X-ray visualisation 7. gently rounded, drawn in tracheal tube tip for atraumatic and smooth intubation 8. softly rounded Murphy eyes in tube tip is less invasive 9. in blister packing, single use, EO sterilization 10. certified with ,CE, ISO Used An endotracheal tube is placed when a patient is unable to breathe on her own; when it is necessary to sedate and "rest" someone who is very ill; or to protect the airway. The tube maintains the airway so that air can pass into and out of the lungs.