In view of the severe damage caused by unyielding, low residual volume cuffs, various modifications to the cuff of an intratracheal tube have been introduced. The merits of two low-pressure cuffs were ...

These injuries are more likely to occur if an oversize endotracheal tube or over-pressurized cuff is used or left in position for longer than a week. The 3D-printed device may reduce medical workers’ ...