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Clinical Use of Preformed Microcuff® Pediatric Endotracheal Tubes in Japan

Wakana Oda1, Hiroshi Hanamoto1, Aiko Oyamaguchi1

  • 1Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Japan.

Anesthesia Progress
|April 7, 2021
PubMed

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Oral Ring-Adair-Elwyn (RAE) Microcuff® endotracheal tubes are safe and effective for pediatric oral surgery. This study found a low tube exchange rate and minor complications in young children undergoing cleft palate repair.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Preformed cuffed oral endotracheal tubes are standard for pediatric oral surgery.
  • Assessing the safety and efficacy of specific tube types is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral Ring-Adair-Elwyn (RAE) Microcuff® pediatric endotracheal tubes.
  • To determine the endotracheal tube exchange rate and associated complications in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective investigation of endotracheal tube usage.
  • Analysis of data from Japanese children under 2 years old undergoing cheiloplasty or palatoplasty.
  • Assessment of tube exchange rates and complications.

Main Results:

  • The endotracheal tube exchange rate was 3.5%.
  • Two cases of unplanned extubation occurred.
  • No severe complications were observed during the study period.

Conclusions:

  • Oral RAE Microcuff® tubes demonstrate effectiveness and safety in pediatric patients.
  • Low tube exchange rates and minimal complications support their use in young children undergoing oral surgery.

Keywords:
Cuffed tracheal tubeOral surgeryPediatric anesthesiaTube size

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