Leakage Characteristics of Dual-Cannula Fenestrated Tracheostomy Tubes during Positive Pressure Ventilation: A Bench Study

This study compared the leakage characteristics of different types of dual-cannula fenestrated tracheostomy tubes during positive pressure ventilation. Fenestrated Portex® Blue Line Ultra®, TRACOE® twist, or Rüsch® Traceofix® tracheostomy tubes equipped with nonfenestrated inner cannulas were tested...

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Main Authors: Thomas Berlet, Mathias Marchon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9272865