Abstract:Abstract-Mechanical ventilation is usually used in patients found in the intensive care units in order to avoid the appearance of respiratory acidosis, rise the oxygenation levels and reduce the workload of breathing. Endotracheal tubes have a special cuff located in the tracheal area which is used to assure an efficient ventilation of the patient. These cuffs are generally inflated without measuring its pressure, which could cause several damages to tracheal tissue or under-oxygenation. An instrument for the … Show more
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