21: Should smaller endotracheal tubes be used for elective surgery?
Release Date: 02/16/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode, we explore the evidence on whether smaller endotracheal tubes are...
1. Less likely to maintain a secure patent airway
2. Less reliable in facilitating positive pressure ventilation
3. Less able to seal the trachea and protect the lungs from aspiration
We also discuss the potential harms associated with larger endotracheal tubes.
Our guests are Dr. Shamir Karmali and Dr. Peter Rose from the Department of Anesthesiology at Vancouver General Hospital.
Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our content, consider donating to our Patreon at https://bit.ly/3n0sklh.
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Music by Stephen Campbell, MD.
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