Endotracheal tube (ETT) suction is performed periodically on infants receiving mechanical ventilation to clear secretions from the ETT and airway. Although necessary, it is associated with adverse ...

Intrauterine inflammation adversely affects cardiopulmonary, systemic, and cerebral hemodynamics in preterm neonates, but its impact on responses to endotracheal tube (ETT) suction, known to affect ...

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.

Forty-three clinical trials and systematic reviews were identified, of which 14 were initially excluded as they either did not evaluate suctioning specifically or they concerned the adult age group.

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 ...

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 ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003--Sorenson Medical Inc. announced today the immediate availability of its Trach-Eze(R) Neonatal/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheter System for ventilated ...

On February 20, 2024, Medline Industries, LP initiated a nationwide recall of 6 SubG Endotracheal Tubes with Subglottic Suction and 10 kits that contain these devices. The inflation tube and other ...

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 ...