Development of the PVC endotracheal tube.
The history is outlined of the development from metal through rubber to PVC of the endotracheal tube. The technical advantages of the plastics material both for product performance and for processing are summarized. Design features of the modern product are described. Finally, a view is presented of the need now to combine polymer science and clinical research towards further improvement of intubation anaesthesia.
D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000266:history; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000266:history; D013696:Temperature
D011145:Polyvinyls; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride