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Background: Cuffed endotracheal tubes not only ensure a proper seal during positive pressure ventilation, but at the same time also prevent aspiration of gastric secretions. The aim of this prospective, randomized study was to compare three methods of ETT cuff inflation-- palpation of the leak in suprasternal notch (Just seal), a stethoscope guided method of tracheal tube cuff inflation and PVL guided cuff inflation.Methods: After approval by institutional ethical committee, 192 patients of either sex in age group of 18-50 years belonging to ASA physical status I or II were enrolled. Each patient was randomly allocated into one of three groups: one group received standard 'just seal' method of tracheal cuff inflation (JS), the second group, the stethoscope-guided method (SG) and in third group cuff was inflated using Pressure Volume Loop (PVL). Volume of air introduced into the cuff and pressure within the cuff was recorded.Results: A total of 192 patients were recruited to the study. The median (IQR [range]) tracheal cuff pressure was 12 (10-22 [6-28]) cm H2O, 16 (12-24[6-38]) and 14 (10-22[8-32]) cmH2O in JS, SG and PVL group respectively. Cuff pressures within the recommended range of 20-30 cm H2O fell in 25% of the patients in both JS and SG group and 31% patients in PVL group. The mean volumes of air introduced in the cuff and the resultant mean cuff pressure in all groups was found to be statistically insignificant (p= 0.4, 0.18 respectively). Tidal volume discrepancy was more and 75% of cuff pressures were less than the recommended range in JS than the other two groups.Conclusions: Real time PVL displayed on most modern anaesthesia machine is a good alternative to check for proper ETT cuff inflation, avoid high cuff pressure and monitor air leak.
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Abstract Background and objectives: Poor monitoring of tracheal tube cuff pressure may result in patient complications. The objective method of using a manometer is recommended to keep safe cuff pressure values (20‒30 cm H2O). However, as manometers are not readily available, anesthesiologists use subjective methods. We aimed to assess appropriateness of a subjective method for attaining cuff pressure and the expertise level of manometer handling among anesthesiology staff and residents in a university teaching hospital. Methods: Prospective observational study, recruiting participants that performed tracheal intubation and the subjective method for tube cuff inflation. Patients with difficult airway, larynx and trachea anatomic abnormality and emergency procedures were not included. Up to 60 minutes after tracheal intubation, an investigator registered the cuff pressure using an aneroid manometer (AMBU®) connected to the tube pilot balloon. Results: Forty-seven anesthesiologists were included in the study - 24 residents and 23 staff. Mean (SD) and medians (IQR) measured in cmH2O were, respectively, 52.5 (27.1) and 50 (30‒70). We registered 83% of measurements outside the recommended pressure range, with no difference between specialists and residents. The level of expertise with the objective method was also similar in both groups. Pressure adjustments were performed in 76.6% of cases. Conclusion: The subjective method for inflating the tracheal tube cuff resulted in a high rate of inadequate cuff pressures, with no difference in performance between anesthesiology specialists and residents.
Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: O controle inadequado da pressão dos balonetes dos tubos traqueais pode resultar em complicações. A técnica objetiva com uso de manômetro é a recomendada para manutenção de valores seguros de pressão (20-30 cm H2O). Mas como ese instrumento é pouco disponível, os anestesiologistas recorrem a técnicas subjetivas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a adequação da técnica subjetiva para obtenção das pressões dos balonetes e o nível de experiência com uso do manômetro entre médicos especialistas e residentes de anestesiologia de um Hospital Universitário. Método: Estudo observacional prospectivo, com participantes que realizaram intubação traqueal e técnica subjetiva para insuflação dos balonetes. Pacientes com via aérea difícil, anormalidades anatômicas de laringe e traqueia, risco de broncoaspiração e os casos de emergência não foram incluídos. Até 60 minutos após a intubação, um investigador registrava a pressão do balonete utilizando um manômetro aneroide (AMBU®) conectado ao balonete guia do tubo. Resultados: Quarenta e sete anestesiologistas foram incluídos no estudo - 24 residentes e 23 especialistas. As pressões (cm H2O) média (DP) e mediana (IQR) encontradas foram, respectivamente, 52,5 (27,1) e 50 (30-70). Da amostra, 83% estavam fora da faixa adequada de pressão, sem diferença entre especialistas e residentes. O nível de experiência com a técnica objetiva também foi semelhante entre os grupos. Correção da pressão foi realizada em 76,6% dos casos. Conclusões: A técnica subjetiva para insuflar os balonetes dos tubos traqueais resultou em alta prevalência de pressões inadequadas, sem diferença no desempenho entre especialistas e residentes.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Young Adult , Internship and Residency , Anesthesiology/education , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Intubation, Intratracheal/instrumentation , Intubation, Intratracheal/methodsABSTRACT
Introduction: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) cuff pressure has been implicated as a prime reason for post-operative sore throat.LMA cuff pressure increases when the air is used for the cuff inflation during oxygen: Nitrous oxide (O2: N2O) anesthesia, whichresults in post-operative pharyngolaryngeal adverse events. We conducted this study to compare the effect of LMA supremecuff inflation with air, air: Oxygen, and oxygen: Nitrous oxide mixture in adults.Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the changes in cuff pressure intraoperatively with different gas composition (air,air: Oxygen mixture, and oxygen: Nitrous oxide mixture) used to inflate the LMA supreme by a manometer and post-operativepharyngolaryngeal morbidity.Design: It was a potential randomized double-blind study which was conducted on 120 patients admitted for elective surgeryunder general anesthesia.Materials and Methods: A total of 120 patients were randomly allocated into three groups of 40 each according to thecomposition of gases used to inflate the supreme LMA cuff to achieve 40 cm H2O cuff pressure, air was used as cuff inflationmedium in Group A, air: Oxygen mixture in Group AO, and oxygen: Nitrous oxide mixture in Group ON.Statistical Analysis: The cuff pressure, ventilatory parameters, and post-operative pharyngolaryngeal complications werenoted. The analysis was done by Student’s t-test and Chi-square test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: In Group A and Group OA cuff pressure significantly increased from initial cuff pressure of 40 cm H2O until the end ofthe surgery to 74.35 ± 7.41 cm H2O and 56.35 ± 3.63 cm H2O, respectively. An initial decrease in cuff pressure was observedat 15 min to a mean of 32.85 ± 1.42 cm H2O in Group ON which again gradually increased to near initial pressures to a meanof 40.10 ± 2.31 cm H2O toward the end of surgery. Cuff volume increased in Group A and Group AO; however, it decreased inGroup ON (23.18 ± 4.45 ml, 18.73 ± 2.61 ml, and 11.50 ± 1.93 ml, respectively) from initial values. Ventilatory and hemodynamicparameters were comparable in all the three groups. A significant difference in pharyngolaryngeal morbidity was observedbetween Group A and Group ON.Conclusion: Cuff inflation with 50% O 2: N2O mixture provided more stable cuff pressure in comparison to air and O2: Air mixtureduring O2: N2O anesthesia. Ventilatory parameters and hemodynamic parameters did not change with variation in SLMA cuffpressure. Post-operative pharyngolaryngeal morbidity had a strong correlation with cuff pressure and was more in Group Aand least in Group ON.
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@#Background: Endotracheal tube cuff (ETTc) inflation pressure is usually not regarded as an important aspect during intubation. In this study, we compared measuring ETTc pressure and pilot balloon palpation method in causing post-operative airway complications. Methods: Two hundred and ninety-two surgical patients requiring intubation were recruited into this prospective, double-blind, randomised controlled study. Group A patients had their ETTc initially inflated, checked by a cuff pressure gauge, recorded and then set to 25 cmH2O. Group B patients had their ETTc inflated using the pilot balloon palpation method. Patients were then followed up for post-operative sore throat, hoarseness and cough. Results: The overall incidence of post-operative sore throat was 39.0% versus 75.3% (P < 0.001), hoarseness 6.2% versus 15.1% (P < 0.05) and cough 7.5% versus 21.9% (P < 0.05) in Group A and B, respectively. Group A patients experienced a significant reduction in the incidence and severity of sore throat up to 24 h post-operatively (P < 0.001), hoarseness at the first hour (P = 0.004) and cough at first and 12 h post-operatively (P = 0.002). Conclusion: Adjusting the ETTc pressure to 25 cmH2O reduces post-operative sore throat, hoarseness and cough compared to pilot balloon palpation method.
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To compare the intra cuff pressure changes during improved and the traditional method of cuff pressure measurement, then evaluate the effects of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention. The results highlighted practical recommendations in the process of ETT cuff pressure measurement. Methods① Experimental studies were carried out on the tracheal model with two groups: traditional pressure measurement group and improved pressure measurement group. The traditional pressure measurement group was connected to a handheld pressure gauge with the indicate cuff to get the intra-cuff pressure. The improved method was to insert a 3-way stopcock between the handheld pressure gauge and the indicate cuff. The 3-way stopcock to stabilize handheld pressure gauge reading at 32 cmH2O (1 cmH2O = 0.098 kPa) before measure the intra-cuff pressure. The pressure loss caused by two pressure measurement methods and the leakage of liquid on the balloon after 10 minutes was compared.② Clinical researches: a historic cohort study, patients with mechanical ventilation (MV) admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital from June 2014 to May 2018 were enrolled. The control group (249 cases) was treated with traditional method during June 2014 to May 2016, and the observation group (314 cases) was treated with improved method during June 2016 to May 2018. Clusters of strategies and actions of VAP prevention were applied in both groups. Incidence of VAP, duration of MV, and the length of ICU stay were compared between the two groups. Results ① Experimental study: the pressure leakage of the traditional pressure measurement group was (10.18±0.47) cmH2O, and that of the improved pressure measurement group was (1.33±0.42) cmH2O, with statistically significant difference between the two groups (t = 32.535, P = 0.000). All fluid on the cuffs leak after 10 minutes of traditional ways of measurement, however, no visible fluid on the cuffs leaked with improved procedures. ② Clinical research: the incidence of VAP in the observation group was slightly lower than that in the control group, however there was no significant difference [5.10% (16/314) vs. 8.43% (21/249), P > 0.05]. The duration of MV and the length of ICU stay in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group (days: 9.93±3.14 vs. 16.77±5.45, 11.63 ±2.28 vs. 19.12±5.10, both P < 0.01). Conclusion The improved procedures of intra-cuff pressure measurement is a practical method to avoid the pressure leakage and fluid leakage, and the clinical course of MV patients can be significantly improved by combining the clusters of nursing strategies and actions.
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OBJECTIVE: Perform an objective monitoring of the endotracheal tube cuff pressure in patients under general anesthesia in the Anesthesiology Service of Hospital Privado de Córdoba. METHODS: It is a controlled, comparative, prospective study where the range of cuff pressures was analyzed at the beginning and end of surgery. A Rush brand manometer (Endotest) was used to perform the measurement. This pressure was related to the patient's data (sex, age, BMI, duration of surgery, endotracheal tube diameter). RESULTS: The total sample was 74 patients, and an initial inflation pressure outside the normal range was found in 75.7 percent of the patients of which 48.6 percent was out of the normal range and 27 percent was below of the normal range. At the end of the surgery it was found that 81.8 percent was within normal values. CONCLUSION: It is mandatory to monitor endotracheal tube cuff pressure in patients under general anesthesia.
OBJETIVOS: Realizar un monitoreo de forma objetiva de la presión del manguito de tubo endotraqueal en los pacientes bajo anestesia general en el servicio de Anestesiología del Hospital Privado de Córdoba. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Es un estudio controlado, comparativo, prospectivo donde se analizo el rango de presiones del manguito al inicio y al final de la cirugía. Se utilizo un manometro de marca Rush (Endotest) para realizar la medición. Esta presión se la relaciono con los datos del paciente (sexo, edad, IMC, duración de cirugía, diámetro de tubo endotraqueal). RESULTADOS: El total de la muestra fueron 74 pacientes, y se encontró una presión de inflado inicial fuera de rango normal en un 75,7 por ciento, de los cuales un 48,6 por ciento fue elevado y un 27 por ciento por debajo del rango normal. Al final de la cirugía se comprobó que el 81,8 por ciento estaba dentro de valores normales. CONCLUSIÓN: Es mandatorio el monitoreo de presión del manguito del tubo endotraqueal en todos los pacientes bajo anestesia general.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Pressure , Monitoring, Intraoperative , Intubation, Intratracheal/methods , Anesthesia, General , Body Mass Index , Prospective Studies , Sex Distribution , Intubation, Intratracheal/statistics & numerical data , ManometryABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the pressure changes of cuff in the tapered-cuff endotracheal tubes and the frequency of cuff pressure monitoring in patient with trachea intubation. Methods From December 2016 to October 2017, 80 patients with oral tracheal intubation in the emergency department were divided into group A (n =25) and group B (n =23) according to the principle of randomized control. Group A with odd number was treated and tapered-cuff endotracheal tubes and group B with ever number and cylindrical-cuff endotracheal tubes. Continuous cuff pressure monitoring device was used to continuously monitor the cuff pressure. The two groups were compared in terms of time for keeping the normal cuff pressure and cuff pressure (average pressure, maximum pressure and minimum pressure). Results The total time for keeping the normal cuff pressure in group A was significantly shorter than that in group B (P＜0.05). The average cuff pressure in group A was smaller than that of group B (P＜0.05). The maximum pressure in group A is larger than that in group B and the maximum cuff pressure in group A was smaller than that of group B (P＜0.05). Conclusion Compared with the cylindrical cuff catheter, the tapered-cuff tube can maintain the normal pressure for a shorter period and easily produce needed pressure. It is a need to enhance the monitoring of cuff pressure to ensure good airway closure and reduce artificial airway complications.
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Abstract Background and objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the endotracheal tube cuff pressure changes during laparoscopic surgeries using air versus nitrous-oxide in anesthetic gas mixture; and to observe the incidences of postoperative sore throat, hoarseness and dysphagia. Methods Total 100 patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery were allocated into two groups. Group A (n = 50) received air while Group N (n = 50) received nitrous-oxide in anesthetic gas mixture. After endotracheal intubation, cuff was inflated with air to achieve sealing pressure. Cuff pressure at baseline (sealing pressure), 30 min, 60 min and 90 min was recorded with a manometer. Incidence of sore throat, hoarseness and dysphagia was noted at the time of discharge from post-anesthesia care unit and 24 h after extubation. Results Cuff pressure increased from baseline in both the groups. The increase in cuff pressure in Group N was greater than that in Group A at all time points studied (p < 0.001). Within Group A, cuff pressure increased more at 90 min than at 30 min (p < 0.05). Within Group N, increase in cuff pressure was more at each time point (30, 60 and 90 min) than its previous time point (p < 0.05). The incidence of sore throat in post-anesthesia care unit was higher in Group N than in Group A. Conclusion Use of nitrous-oxide during laparoscopy increases cuff pressure resulting in increased incidence of postoperative sore throat. Cuff pressure should be monitored routinely during laparoscopy with nitrous-oxide anesthesia.
Resumo Justificativa e objetivos O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar as alterações na pressão do balonete do tubo endotraqueal durante cirurgias laparoscópicas usando ar versus óxido nitroso na mistura dos gases anestésicos e observar a incidência de dor de garganta, rouquidão e disfagia no pós-operatório. Métodos No total, 100 pacientes agendados para cirurgia abdominal laparoscópica eletiva foram alocados em dois grupos: Grupo A (n = 50) recebeu ar e Grupo N (n = 50) recebeu óxido nitroso na mistura de gases anestésicos. Após a intubação endotraqueal, o balonete foi insuflado com ar para obter a pressão de vedação. As pressões do balonete na fase basal (pressão de vedação), aos 30 min, 60 min e 90 min foram registradas com um manômetro. A incidência de dor de garganta, rouquidão e disfagia foi observada no momento da alta da sala de recuperação pós-anestésica e 24 horas após a extubacão. Resultados A pressão do balonete aumentou em ambos os grupos, comparada à pressão basal. O aumento da pressão do balonete foi maior no Grupo N do que no Grupo A em todos os tempos avaliados (p < 0,001). No Grupo A, o aumento da pressão do balonete foi maior aos 90 min do que aos 30 min (p < 0,05). No Grupo N, o aumento da pressão do balonete foi maior em cada um dos tempos (30, 60 e 90 min) do que no tempo anteriormente mensurado (p < 0,05). A incidência de dor de garganta na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica foi maior no Grupo N do que no Grupo A. Conclusão O uso de óxido nitroso durante a laparoscopia aumenta a pressão do balonete, resulta em aumento na incidência de dor da garganta no pós-operatório. A pressão do balonete deve ser rotineiramente monitorada durante a laparoscopia sob anestesia com óxido nitroso.
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Humans , Laparoscopy/methods , Intubation, Intratracheal , Anesthesia/methods , Nitrous Oxide/administration & dosageABSTRACT
Deep neck infections (DNIs) are mainly caused by dental caries, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis; however, DNIs can also occur after head and neck trauma. A 79-year-old male patient underwent a craniectomy due to an acute subdural hematoma. The patient was unconscious and continued to have a fever, but no clear cause was found. On postoperative day 9, he suddenly showed redness and swelling on the anterior neck. Enhanced computed tomography of the pharynx revealed tracheal necrosis and an abscess in the surrounding area. An incision and drainage were performed and Enterobacter aerogenes and E. faecalis were identified. The infection was controlled after antibiotic treatment. High endotracheal tube cuff pressure was suspected as the cause of the tracheal infection. Although DNIs are difficult to predict in patients who cannot report their symptoms due to unconsciousness, prevention and rapid diagnosis are important, as DNIs have serious side effects.
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Aged , Humans , Male , Abscess , Brain Injuries , Brain , Dental Caries , Diagnosis , Drainage , Enterobacter aerogenes , Fever , Head , Hematoma, Subdural, Acute , Intubation, Intratracheal , Neck , Necrosis , Palatine Tonsil , Pharyngitis , Pharynx , Tonsillitis , UnconsciousnessABSTRACT
Objective To measure endotracheal cuff pressure in different positions for mechanically ventilated patients, to provide clinical evidence in choosing suitable body position and measuring time. Methods A total of 40 orally intubated and sedated patients were positioned in a neutral starting position (30°of semirecumbent position)with cuff pressure at 25 cmH2O(1 cmH2O=0.098 kPa),then 6 changes in position were performed:45°of semirecumbent position,and left and right lateral positioning over 30°and 45°, horizontal position. Once a patient was correctly positioned, cuff pressure was measured and recorded. Results The cuff pressure of different position were 30°of semi recumbent position (25 cmH2O, 45°of semi recumbent position (28.55 ± 5.41) cmH2O, 30°of left lateral position (31.43±7.42)cmH2O,45°of left lateral position(32.20±6.85)cmH2O,30°of right lateral position(29.43± 5.84)cmH2O,45°of right lateral position(29.20±6.42)cmH2O,horizontal position(27.15±4.05)cmH2O. The cuff pressure of semi recumbent position at 30°and horizontal position was no statistical significance in the difference (t=-1.70, P=0.09), but horizontal position had 8 patients' cuff pressure more than 30 cmH2O. The cuff pressure of semi recumbent position at 30°was significantly lower than those of semi recumbent position at 45°,left and right lateral position(t=-5.71-3.33,P<0.01).When the cuff pressure of 30°of semi recumbent position was 25 cmH2O, the other body positions had some patients' cuff pressure more than 30 cmH2O. Conclusions Changing body position can affect the endotracheal tube cuff pressure,suggesting that endotracheal tube cuff pressure should be measured after changing patient's position and adjusted within the recommended range.
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ABSTRACT The effectiveness of prevention bundles on the occurrence and mortality of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) was evaluated in many studies. However, the effectiveness of endotracheal tube with subglottic secretion drainage (ETT-SD) and cuff pressure monitorization in VAP bundles have not been adequately assessed. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VAP bundle containing ETT-SD and cuff pressure monitorization. This was a prospective, controlled study that was carried out between March 2011 and April 2012 including intubated patients. The study was conducted at the Anesthesiology Intensive Care Unit 1 and 2 (10 beds each) in a 898-bed university hospital. Occurrence of VAP and compliance with the parameters of the VAP prevention bundles were assessed daily. Patients intubated with the standard endotracheal tube were recruited as controls, mainly in the first six months of the study as ETT-SD and cuff pressure monometer had not yet been implemented. In the second term, patients intubated with ETT-SD were included as cases. Occurrence of VAP, mortality, and compliance with VAP prevention bundles were monitored. A total of 133 patients, 37 cases and 96 controls were recruited. VAP incidence declined from 40.82 to 22.16 per 1000 ventilator days among controls and cases, respectively (p < 005). On average, VAP occurred 17.33 ± 21.09 days in the case group and 10.43 ± 7.83 days in the control group (p = 0.04). However, mortality of cases and controls at the 14th and 30th days was not different. VAP prevention bundles including the utilization of ETT-SD, monitoring cuff pressure, and oral care with chlorhexidine were efficient in reducing the rate of VAP.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Drainage/methods , Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated/prevention & control , Intubation, Intratracheal/instrumentation , Case-Control Studies , Drainage/instrumentation , Prospective Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Hospitals, University , Intensive Care UnitsABSTRACT
Objective To explore the related factors on sore throat and pharyngeal xeransis during thyroid surgery.Methods Twenty-nine female patients, aged 24-67 years, BMI 18-30 kg/m2, falling into ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, were scheduled for thyroid surgery.After anesthesia induction and tracheal intubation, the endotracheal intracuff was inflated to 20 mm Hg.Intracuff pressure was monitored every 5 minutes by a pressure transducer.At the time of 24 hours after tracheal intubation, the patients were asked about their throat complaints such as sore throat and pharyngeal xeransis.Results Endotracheal intracuff pressure during thyroid surgery was in a discrete distribution.Multiple linear regression model analysis found that age, BMI, anesthesia time and intracuff pressure had no obvious effects on sore throat.Decision tree model analysis found that patients undergoing thyroid surgery had higher probability of pharyngeal xeransis grade Ⅳ, when the average intracuff pressure was higher than 29 mm Hg.Conclusion Excessive endotracheal intracuff pressure during thyroid surgery due to operation causes pharyngeal xeransis.
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Objective To approach the effect of low damage endotracheal intubation on reducing the occurrence of cuff-related intubation complication and prolonging the intubation time. Methods On January 7th, 2015, 1 patient with respiratory failure after subarachnoid hemorrhage were admitted to Huludao Central Hospital. Immediate endotracheal intubation and ventilator assisted ventilation were performed. When the trachea was difficult to be removed in a short time, and tracheotomy was refused, a low damage endotracheal intubation was used for a long term. On the basis of the original high volume low pressure cuff, this tube was designed for inner cuff, the hole was allowed in the inner cuff to connect with the tube. During the period of ventilation, the cuff pressure changed with airway pressure automatically, therefore it would reduce the compression injury of tracheal mucosa, improve the tolerance of the patients, and prolong the intubation time. Results The patient was removed from the tube on October 12th, 2015 with an intubation day of 279, the intubation-related complications and severe aspiration pneumonia had not been observed during the application of low damage endotracheal intubation. Conclusions Design of this intubation ensured the cuff pressure changes with airway pressure, therefore, it could effectively avoid the cuff pressure become too high, and reduce the occurrence of intubation-related complication. This low damage endotracheal had an evident superiority in the aspects of cuff management. It has a better practical significance, especially for patients with long intubation time.
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Objective To design a novel electronic device for measuring the pressure in the cuff of the artificial airway; and to study the advantage of this device on continuous and intermittent cuff pressure monitoring. Methods ① a portable electronic device for cuff pressure measurement was invented, which could turn pressure signal into electrical signal through a pressure transducer. Meantime, it was possible to avoid pressure leak from the joint and the inside of the apparatus by modified Luer taper and sophisticated design. If the cuff pressure was out of the normal range, the apparatus could release a sound and light alarm. ② Six traditional mechanical manometers were used to determine the cuff pressure in 6 tracheal tubes. The cuff pressure was maintain at 30 cmH2O (1 cmH2O =0.098 kPa) by the manometer first, and repeated every 30 seconds for 4 times. ③ Study of continuous cuff pressure monitoring: We used a random number generator to randomize 6 tracheal tubes, 6 mechanical manometers and 6 our products by number 1-6, which has the same number of a group. Every group was further randomized into two balanced groups, one group used the mechanical manometer first, and the other used our product first. The baseline pressure was 30 cmH2O, measurement was performed every 4 hours for 6 times. Results When traditional mechanical manometer was used for cuff pressure monitoring, cuff pressure was decreased by an average of 2.9 cmH2O for each measurement (F = 728.2, P = 0.000). In study of continually monitoring, at each monitoring point, the pressure measured by electronic manometer was higher than the mechanical manometer. All the pressures measured by mechanical manometer were dropped below 20 cmH2O at 8th hour, and there was no pressure decrease below 20 cmH2O measured by electronic manometer in 24 hours by contrast. In study of intermittent monitoring, the same result was found. The pressure was dropped significantly with time when measured by mechanical manometer (F = 61.795, P = 0.000), the drops below 20 cmH2O began at 8th hour; but when measured by electronic manometer, all the value stayed unchanged around the baseline in 24 hours (F = 0.511, P = 0.796). Conclusions Compared with traditional mechanical manometer, cuff pressures monitored by our novel electronic manometer were steadier in both continuous and intermittent monitoring. The device is compact and convenient, and can provide a good solution for continuously monitor of the tracheal cuff pressure.
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Objective To investigate the effects of artificial airway cuff pressure at different monitoring intervals on ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in critical patients. Methods About 56 patients treated with mechanical ventilation from January 2015 to December were grouped by ward numbers:32 patients in the south ward were in the experiment group and 24 in the north ward were in the control group. The two groups were given the same routine care, e.g., mechanical ventilation by endotracheal intubation. In the experiment group, the cuff pressure was controlled to 30cm H2O every six hours and the control group was every 4h. The two groups were compared in terms of the incidence of VAP during mechanical ventilation, occurrence time of VAP, duration of mechanical ventilation and mortality. Result The incidence of VAP during mechanical ventilation, occurrence time of VAP, duration of mechanical ventilation, and mortality showed no significant differences between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions For mechanically ventilated patients, the cuff pressure controlled to 30cm H2O every 6h can not increase the incidence of VAP, duration of mechanical ventilation and mortality. It can reduce the nursing workload.
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Objective To investigate the effects of endotracheal suctioning,turning over,oral caring and swallowingon cuff pressure,so as to provide evidence for the management of the endotracheal cuff.Methods During continuous monitoring of cuff pressure with pressure sensor,the changes of cuff pressure were recorded in the process of endotracheal suctioning,turning over,and oral caring.The data of cuff pressure were recorded including before activity,during activity,after activity for 5 min,15 min and 30 min.In addition,the data of cuff pressure were recorded including before swallowing,during swallowing,after swallowing for 1 min,5 min and 10 min.Results The cuff pressure during endotracheal suctioning and after endotracheal suctioning for 5 min was higher than that before endotracheal suctioning,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05);the cuff pressure during turning over and after turning over for 5 min was higher than that before turning over,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05);the cuff pressure during the oral caring was higher than that before oral caring,the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05);the cuff pressure during swallowing was higher than that before swallowing,the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion These clinical factors would lead to transient increase of cuff pressure including suctioning,turning over,oral caring,and swallowing.The instantaneous cuff pressure will mislead the staff to judge the safey of endotracheal cuff.The cuff pressure should not be blindly adjusted,so as to avoid the risks of leakage and aspiration.
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BACKGROUND: The proper cuff pressure is important to prevent complications related to the endotracheal tube (ETT). We evaluated the change in ETT cuff pressure by changing the position from supine to prone without head movement. METHODS: Fifty-five patients were enrolled and scheduled for lumbar spine surgery. Neutral angle, which was the angle on the mandibular angle between the neck midline and mandibular inferior border, was measured. The initial neutral pressure of the ETT cuff was measured, and the cuff pressure was subsequently adjusted to 26 cmH2O. Flexed or extended angles and cuff pressure were measured in both supine and prone positions, when the patient's head was flexed or extended. Initial neutral pressure in prone was compared with adjusted neutral pressure (26 cmH2O) in supine. Flexed and extended pressure were compared with adjusted neutral pressure in supine or prone, respectively. RESULTS: There were no differences between supine and prone position for neutral, flexed, and extended angles. The initial neutral pressure increased after changing position from supine to prone (26.0 vs. 31.5 +/- 5.9 cmH2O, P < 0.001). Flexed and extended pressure in supine were increased to 38.7 +/- 6.7 (P < 0.001) and 26.7 +/- 4.7 cmH2O (not statistically significant) than the adjusted neutral pressure. Flexed and extended pressure in prone were increased to 40.5 +/- 8.8 (P < 0.001) and 29.9 +/- 8.7 cmH2O (P = 0.002) than the adjusted neutral pressure. CONCLUSIONS: The position change from supine to prone without head movement can cause a change in ETT cuff pressure.
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Humans , Head Movements , Head , Neck , Prone Position , SpineABSTRACT
Objective To explore the bias between the real pressure and the measured values when handheld pressure gauge (HPG) was used to monitor intermittently the pressure in the intubation balloon,so as to provide some measures for the correct use of HPG.Methods In the first part of the study,HPG was used to measure the pressure with the balloon connected with a three-way tube with which to control the inflation and deflation in a laboratory to measure the pressure in the air bag.After gaining the deviation in this in vitro experiment,it was tested and verified in vivo in adult patients undergoing endotracheal intubation.Results After 132 times of measurements,it was found that measurement with a HPG might result in an inherent loss (3.928 ± 0.291) cmH2O (1 cmH2O=0.098 kPa,t =155.273,P =0.000) between inflation value [(30.000 ± 0.000) cmH2O] and measured value [(26.072 ± 0.291) cmH2O].In addition,after 214 times repeated measurements,the pressure loss during disconnection of the gauge was as high as (1.196 ± 0.954) cmH2O (t=18.348,P=0.000) between filled values [(30.000 ± 0.000) cmH2O] and measured values [(28.804 ± 0.954) cmH2O] and it was named as error loss.At last,the total error was verified by clinical test,and it was (5.270 ± 2.583) cmH2O (t=29.632,P=0.000) between pressure of filled value [(30.000 ± 0.000) cmH2O] and measured value [(24.730 ± 2.583) cmH2O].Conclusions When the balloon pressure was Monitored intermittently with HPG,the real value should be the measured value plus the error.In addition,subglottic aspiration should be done before the connection of the balloon to the gauge to prevent the secretions on the cuff falls into the deeper airway,and to maintain the cuff pressure at 30 cmH2O.
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Objective To investigate the prevalent condition of endotracheal cuff pressure and risk factors for under inflation. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted. Patients admitted to the Department of Critical Care Medicine of Fuxing Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University,who were intubated with a high-volume low-pressure endotracheal tube,and had undergone mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours,were enrolled. The endotracheal cuff pressure was determined every 8 hours by a manual manometer connected to the distal edge of the valve cuff at 07:00,15:00,and 23:00. Measurement of the endotracheal cuff pressure was continued until the extubation of endotracheal or tracheostomy tube,or death of the patient. According to the incidence of under inflation of endotracheal cuff,patients were divided into the incidence of under inflation lower than 25%group(lower low cuff pressure group)and higher than 25% group(higher low cuff pressure group). The possible influencing factors were evaluated in the two groups,including body mass index(BMI),size of endotracheal tube,duration of intubation,use of sedative or analgesic,number of leaving from intensive care unit(ICU),the number of turning over the patients, and aspiration of sputum. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors for under-inflation of the endotracheal cuff. Results During the study period,53 patients were enrolled. There were 812 measurements,and 46.3%of them was abnormal,and 204 times(25.1%)of under inflation of endotracheal cuff were found. There were 24 patients(45.3%)in whom the incidence of under inflation rate was higher than 25%. The average of under inflation was 7(4,10)times. Compared with the group with lower rate of low cuff pressure,a longer time for intubation was found in group with higher rate of low cuff pressure〔hours:162(113,225)vs. 118(97,168),Z=-2.034,P=0.042〕. There were no differences between the two groups in other factors,including size of endotracheal tube,the time from intubation to first measurement of endotracheal cuff pressure,number of leaving from ICU during admission, use of sedative agent or analgesic,and the number of body turning and aspiration(all P>0.05). No risk factor was found resulting from under inflation of the endotracheal cuff by logistic regression analysis. No significant difference was found in the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia,duration of mechanical ventilation,successful rate of weaning on 28th day,or 28-day mortality after weaning from mechanical ventilation,and ICU mortality between the two groups. However,patients in the group of higher rate of low cuff pressure had a longer ICU stay compared with that in the group of lower rate of low cuff pressure group〔days:13(8,21)vs. 10(6,18),Z=-2.120,P=0.034〕. Conclusions Abnormal endotracheal cuff pressure is common in critically ill patients with intratracheal intubation. Duration of intubation is associated with under inflation of the cuff,and it calls for strengthening monitoring and management.
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Objective To investigate the effect of different methods of endotracheal catheter cuff inflation on cuff pressure and tracheal mucosal damage postoperatively .Methods 120 patients undergoing gynecological tumorectomy as a selective operation with general anesthesia were randomly divided into 3 groups with different methods of cuff inflation :finger kneading method ,spe-cialized cuff pressure meter ,and minimum closing volume method .The cuff pressure were measured by specialized cuff pressure gauge and the tracheal mucous membrane was examined by fibrolaryngoscope at the time of withdrawal of endotracheal tube .The cuff pressure and the tracheal mucosal change with different cuff inflation methods were compared .Results The average cuff pres-sure with finger kneading method(49 ± 11 .8 cm H2 O)was obviously higher than specialized cuff pressure meter group (27 ± 1 .5 cm H2O)and minimum closing volume method group(25 ± 2 .1 cm H2O) .The incidence of tracheal mucosal damage was obviously higher in the group with finger kneading method(87 .5% ) than other groups(20 .0% and 15 .0% respectively) .There were no obvi-ous differences in the incidence of tracheal mucosal damage between the rest two groups (P>0 .05) .Conclusion The cuff pressure in the finger kneading method was higher than the permitted value and it make the incidence of tracheal mucosal damage increase . The cuff inflation with specialized cuff pressure meter and minimum closing volume method can make the cuff pressure properly a-mong the permitted value and decrease the complications related to endotracheal intubation .