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The Insecure Airway: A Comparison Of Knots And Commercial Devices For Securing Endotracheal Tubes, Paris B. Lovett
The Insecure Airway: A Comparison Of Knots And Commercial Devices For Securing Endotracheal Tubes, Paris B. Lovett
Paris B Lovett
Abstract Background: Endotracheal Tubes (ETTs) are commonly secured using adhesive tape, cloth tape, or commercial devices. The objectives of the study were (1) To compare degrees of movement of ETTs secured with 6 different commercial devices and (2) To compare movement of ETTs secured with cloth tape tied with 3 different knots (hitches). Methods: A 17 cm diameter PVC tube with 14 mm "mouth" hole in the side served as a mannequin. ETTs were subjected to repeated jerks, using a cable and pulley system. Measurements: (1) Total movement of ETTs relative to "mouth" (measure used for devices) (2) Slippage of …