title: Pediatric cuffed endotracheal tubes: an evolution of care.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine the history of pediatric endotracheal intubation and the issues surrounding the change from uncuffed endotracheal tubes to cuffed endotracheal tubes, including pediatric airway anatomy, endotracheal tube design, complications, and safety concerns.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review of the literature.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although the use of cuffed endotracheal tubes in infants and children remains a topic of debate, the literature supports this change in practice. Meticulous attention must be given to intracuff pressure. Cuffed endotracheal tubes designed especially for the pediatric patient may increase the margin of safety.
authors: Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors: Connie
authors: C
authors: Taylor
authors: Lekha
authors: L
authors: Subaiya
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Corsino
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