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Endotracheal tube cuff-small important part of a big issue

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Many of the complications related to prolonged ventilation are related to inappropriate handling of endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff. This article reviews the possible complications associated with the ETT cuff, and the landmark development made in that field. The article challenges the present paradigm of cuff use and reviews the current clinical practice in that area.

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Efrati, S., Deutsch, I. & Gurman, G.M. Endotracheal tube cuff-small important part of a big issue. J Clin Monit Comput 26, 53–60 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10877-011-9333-x

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