Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Tuesday April 3, 2007
Endotrol

Q: What is that ring on ETT (endotracheal tube) ?

A; Endotrol (trade name) is a modification of regular ETT with a ring attached at the proximal end. While intubating, pulling the ring makes distal tip goes anterior and help ETT in directing towards vocal cord. It is said to be helpful in hardly visualize vocal cords, in difficult intubations and in blind nasal intubations.

Related previous pearls:

The GlideScope, Airtraq, Light Wand and How many attempts to intubate?



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