PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Connie Taylor
AU  - Lekha Subaiya
AU  - Daniel Corsino
TI  - Pediatric Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes: An Evolution of Care
DP  - 2011 Mar 20
TA  - Ochsner Journal
PG  - 52--56
VI  - 11
IP  - 1
4099  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/11/1/52.short
4100  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/11/1/52.full
SO  - Ochsner J2011 Mar 20; 11
AB  - Purpose: 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.Method: Review of the literature.Conclusions: 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.