Taylor Connie, Subaiya Lekha, Corsino Daniel
Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
Ochsner J. 2011 Spring;11(1):52-6.
To examine the history of pediatric endotracheal intubation and the issues surrounding the change from uncuffed endotracheal tubes to cuffed endotracheal tubes, including pediatric airway anatomy, endotracheal tube design, complications, and safety concerns.
Review of the literature.
Although the use of cuffed endotracheal tubes in infants and children remains a topic of debate, the literature supports this change in practice. Meticulous attention must be given to intracuff pressure. Cuffed endotracheal tubes designed especially for the pediatric patient may increase the margin of safety.
探讨小儿气管插管的历史以及从无套囊气管导管改为有套囊气管导管所涉及的问题,包括小儿气道解剖、气管导管设计、并发症及安全问题。
文献回顾。
尽管在婴幼儿中使用有套囊气管导管仍是一个有争议的话题,但文献支持在实际操作中进行这一改变。必须密切关注套囊内压力。专门为小儿患者设计的有套囊气管导管可能会增加安全边际。