Description
The MICROCUFF Adult Endotracheal Tube, developed by Avanos, is a specialized medical device designed for effective airway management in adult patients. Suitable for both oral and nasal intubation, it plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure airway, facilitating positive pressure ventilation, and ensuring reliable end-tidal CO₂ monitoring during anesthesia or mechanical ventilation.
Key Features
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Microthin Polyurethane Cuff: The tube features an advanced polyurethane cuff with a thickness of just 10–13 microns, significantly thinner than conventional PVC cuffs. This design provides a high-volume, low-pressure seal, minimizing air leaks and reducing fluid leakage. The cuff closely conforms to the tracheal wall, enhancing the tracheal seal and allowing better visualization of the vocal cords when deflated.
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Enhanced Durability: The cuff offers superior puncture strength and burst pressure, nearly double that of traditional PVC cuffs, ensuring durability and reliability.
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Murphy Eye Configuration: This feature enhances safety by ensuring airway patency.
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Subglottic Suctioning: Available in some configurations, it includes a separate lumen with a dorsal opening above the cuff, designed for effective subglottic suctioning.
Placement and Safety
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Anatomically-Based Intubation Depth Marks: These marks facilitate correct tube placement, while precision bands aid in optimal positioning.
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Cuff-Free Subglottic Zone: Designed to reduce aspiration risk, potentially lowering the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) during prolonged ventilation.
Material and Sterility
- Construction: The tube is latex-free, DEHP-free, and EO sterilized, making it safe for single-use applications. It is also MR conditional, indicating compatibility with MRI environments.
Benefits
The MICROCUFF Adult Endotracheal Tube provides an effective tracheal seal at lower cuff pressures, reducing the risk of tracheal trauma and mucosal injury. Its design minimizes the need for tube replacement, thereby lowering patient trauma and procedural time. Additionally, it aims to reduce post-extubation complications such as sore throat, cough, and hoarseness.
Availability
The tube is available in adult sizes with internal diameters ranging from 5.0 mm to 10.0 mm. It is supplied in boxes containing 10 tubes, offering a practical solution for healthcare providers.
