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2. Sengstaken–Blakemore tube - Wikipedia

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   Apart from the balloons, the tube has an opening at the bottom (gastric tip) of the device. More modern models also have an opening near the upper esophagus; such devices are properly termed Minnesota tubes. [3] [4] The tube is passed down into the esophagus and the gastric balloon is inflated inside the stomach. A traction of 1 kg is applied ...

3. List of instruments used in otorhinolaryngology, head and ...

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   in unconscious patient (single cuff is sufficient); used in permanent tracheostomy (with two cuffs); has a balloon (cuff) that is inflated to occlude the airway around the tube to prevent aspiration of fluids into the lungs •Jackson's: metal double tube and a pilot Retractor's (single or double hook) to retract tissues Tracheal hooks (blunt ...

4. Laryngeal tube - Wikipedia

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   The laryngeal tube (also known as the King LT) [1] is an airway management device designed as an alternative to other airway management techniques such as mask ventilation, laryngeal mask airway, and tracheal intubation. This device can be inserted blindly through the oropharynx into the hypopharynx to create an airway during anaesthesia and ...

5. Combitube - Wikipedia

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   Inflation of the cuff in the esophagus allows a level of protection against aspiration of gastric content similar to that found in the laryngeal mask. [2] The simplicity of placement is the main advantage of the Combitube over endotracheal intubation. When intubating with a traditional endotracheal tube, care must be taken to visually ensure ...

6. Artificial ventilation - Wikipedia

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   Tracheal intubation is often used for short-term mechanical ventilation. It's when a tube is inserted through the nose (nasotracheal intubation) or mouth (orotracheal intubation) and advanced into the trachea. In most cases tubes with inflatable cuffs are used for protection against leakage and aspiration.

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8. Tracheal intubation - Wikipedia

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   This device is designed to allow the laryngoscopist to directly view the larynx. Due to the widespread availability of such devices, the technique of blind intubation [8] of the trachea is rarely practiced today, although it may still be useful in certain emergency situations, such as natural or man-made disasters. [9]

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