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Endotracheal cuff pressure changes with change in position in neurosurgical patients
BACKGROUND: Placement of a cuffed endotracheal tube for the administration of general anesthesia is routine. The cuff of the endotracheal tube is inflated with air to achieve an adequate seal to prevent micro-aspiration. Over inflation of the cuff can decrease the mucosal perfusion, leading to press...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2015
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4705569/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26807392 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.170841 |