Historically, suctioning an endotracheal (ET) tube has been used routinely to remove pulmonary secretions that can block an endotracheal tube and impair air exchange in intubated patients of all ages.
Kimberly-Clark has launched the KimVent MICROCUFF Subglottic Suctioning Endotracheal Tube, which is the first to be FDA-cleared for saline use. The tub offers more effective subglottic suctioning and ...
Objective: To provide a comprehensive, evidence-based review of pediatric endotracheal suctioning: effects, indications, and clinical practice. Methods: PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied ...
Endotracheal suctioning is a critical intervention utilised in intensive care units to ensure airway patency and optimise gas exchange in mechanically ventilated patients. This procedure, whether ...
Kimberly Clark’s new Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning Endotracheal Tube is the first to be cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for saline use to more effectively clear clogs. The new Microcuff ...
ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Kimberly-Clark today announced the introduction of KimVent* MICROCUFF* Subglottic Suctioning Endotracheal Tube (ETT), the first subglottic suctioning ETT to ...
The tube is FDA-approved for saline use allowing for more effective clearing of potentially harmful clogs. The device features an ergonomic subglottic suction valve and integrated rinse port, which ...
First Subglottic Suctioning ETT FDA Cleared for Saline Use(1),(2) that Provides a More Effective Suctioning to Help Prevent Cross-Contamination and Microaspiration "Clearing subglottic lines has been ...