Medical Devices
Endotracheal Tube 4. 0 Inch Cuffed
Description An endotracheal tube is a catheter inserted into the trachea to establish and maintain a clear airway and support adequate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. This cuffed, 4.0 inch tube is placed through the patient's nose or mouth into the windpipe and secured with tape or a soft strap. Endotracheal tubes are available in several configurations: oral or nasal, cuffed or uncuffed, preformed (such as RAE tubes), reinforced, and double-lumen endobronchial designs. For human use, internal diameters range from 2 mm to 10.5 mm, with selection based on patient body size. Smaller sizes are reserved for pediatric and neonatal patients. Tubes exceeding 6 mm internal diameter typically incorporate an inflatable cuff. This endotracheal tube is used: - To connect a ventilator when a patient cannot breathe independently - To maintain an open trachea - To enable healthcare staff to suction mucus from the lungs when a patient cannot cough effectively