84 devices · GMDN 47691
A cuff-suction endotracheal tube is a specialized breathing tube inserted through the mouth into the windpipe to keep airways open, primarily for patients needing long-term mechanical ventilation in intensive care. Its unique design includes a suction lumen that allows secretions to be removed above the inflatable cuff, reducing the need for frequent repositioning or suctioning through the tube itself.
These devices are regulated as single-use medical products, typically requiring compliance with standards for airway management and critical care equipment. They are supplied in various sizes to accommodate adult and pediatric patients, often including radiopaque markers for X-ray guidance during placement.
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