title: Tapered connectors in patient breathing systems.
abstract: Investigations using recommended gauging tools have shown that many tapered connectors on breathing systems do not meet the relevant standard. It would be important to improve dimensional tolerances so that better interchangeability is achieved. This improvement may make it unnecessary to employ 'anti-disconnexion' fittings.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical