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Application of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Monitoring during Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy: A Novel
Hashim Mohammad1, Gaurav Jain2, Ankit Agarwal2
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Abstract:
Endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff pressure monitoring during percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) procedure is an easy-to-use innovative addition to the standard blind technique in a resource-limited setting. This technique can be carried out without disconnecting the breathing circuit, resulting in a lower risk of infectious aerosol generation.
How To Cite This Article:
Mohammad H, Jain G, Agarwal A, Kausar S, Sama S. Application of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Monitoring during Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy: A Novel Technique. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021;25(9):1040-1041.
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