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An in vitro study of tracheostomy tube cuff herniation and inflation characteristics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

L. J. Hollis ,
J. S. Almeyda ,
G. Mochloulis  and
K. S. Patel
L. J. Hollis*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
J. S. Almeyda
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
G. Mochloulis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
K. S. Patel
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr L. J. Hollis, Flat 7, The Helme, 10 Lake Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7EN
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Abstract

Seven of the most commonly used tracheostomy tubes used in the UK were tested for cuff herniation and creasing in synthetic tracheas corresponding to the shapes and sizes found in vivo. Results demonstrated that only two tubes of one particular brand herniated and that creasing occured in tubes disproportionaltely large for the trachea used. A discussion of modern tracheostomy tube manufacture is included.

Keywords

Tracheostomy
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 12 , December 1996 , pp. 1142 - 1144
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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