A new silicone elastomer tube for use during microsurgery on the larynx.

摘要: A new special endotracheal tube for ventilating patients during microlaryngeal surgery is described. It 6.25 cm long, made of silicone elastomer and has a “soft” cuff built onto it. placed below the patient's cords blown up while patient paralyzed, under anesthesia. The lungs can be ventilated by jetting oxygen from jet which into While not flowing passively exhale through cords. Obstruction to surgical field minimal consists inflating .08 in diameter .25 will posterior commissure out way. designed such way that both inflation exhalation gas help blow blood debris away operating field.