Variations in endotracheal cuff pressure in intubated critically ill patients: prevalence and risk factors.

S, Nseir; H, Brisson; CH, Marquette; P, Chaud; Pompeo C, Di; M, Diarra; A, Durocher

doi:10.1097/eja.0b013e3283222b6e

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Variations in endotracheal cuff pressure in intubated critically ill patients: prevalence and risk factors.

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Nseir S

Brisson H

Marquette CH

Abstract

<h4>Background and objective</h4>An endotracheal cuff pressure of 20-30 cmH(2)O is recommended. Underinflation and overinflation are associated with complications such as aspiration and tracheal wall damage. The aim of this study was to identify prevalence of, and risk factors for, endotracheal cuff...

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