In this study, we observed no significant difference in the VAP incidence, length of stay in the ICU, duration of mechanical ventilation, or mortality rates between the standard
endotracheal tube and
endotracheal tube with subglottic secretion ventilation groups.
Perioperative use of cuffed
endotracheal tubes is advantageous in young pediatric burn patients.
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endotracheal tube biofilm stage, not duration of intubation, is related to pneumonia," Journal of Trauma Injury Infection and Critical Care, vol.
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Instead of using face mask, we used
endotracheal tube as an interface between patient and the machine.
In group 1patients,
endotracheal tube was lubricated using betamethasone gel 0.05%.
Nasal to oral
endotracheal tube exchanges have also been described.
Endotracheal tube cuff pressure is important in the prevention of VAP.
Secondary confirmation of
endotracheal tube position by ultrasound image.
The standard oral route for endotracheal intubation is very uncomfortable for the surgeons as
endotracheal tube may obstruct the field.