apex ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES are manufactured with Soft Medical grade PVC and are well designed for effective tracheal intubation procedures. Cuffed versions are made with custom “Thin Wall LOW PRESSURE” cuffs, which ensure that the lungs are safe from aspiration, while minimizing patient discomfort. They are manufactured under strict quality parameters to ensure patient safety and comfort. They are supplied pre-sterilised using EO Gas

apex ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES are available in a wide variety of sizes and types to
suit the needs of all patients.

• In general anesthesia.
• In airway management for patients who are unable to protect their airways.
• In diagnostic manipulations of the airways.
• In intensive care medicine for patients who require respiratory support.
• In emergency medicine, particularly for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

apex ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES are available in a variety of types and sizes to meet with all requirements:

• Standard Cuffed (For Adult and Small Adult needs) Sizes 5.0mm to 9.5mm
• Standard Plain (Pediatric and Small Adult needs) Sizes 2.5mm to 6.5mm

Clear PVC Tube	Transparent, tubes will enable ANAESTHETIST to visualize  the lumen of the tube.
Thermosensitive, kink resistant  PVC	This material allows the ETT to soften at body temperature to conform to anatomy of  respiratory tract.
Low pressure cuff	Forms to contours of the trachea.  Provides an effective seal with low  pressure on the  trachea.  Minimises side effects including tracheal trauma, pressure necrosis etc.
Full length X Ray opaque line	To help visualize position of the tube
Smooth curved tip	Minimises trauma during use especially in nasal intubation.
Standard Connector	Machine end fitted with precise 15 mm Standard Connector
Pilot balloon	The inflation of the cuff is reflected in the pilot balloon to serve as a guidance.
Clear Markings	apex ETT are marked with the following information *Size of the tube in mm, which refers to the ID   (Inner Diameter)   These markings are made on both ends……….Patient   end and machine end, so the anesthetist will know tube   size at a glance. * Length of the tube in CM with graduation line * Symbol referring to DISPOSABLE nature of apex ETT    is printed on the tube.

1. Using aseptic technique, test the cuff by fully inflating it and noting that
   it does not leak.
2. Prior to intubation, deflate the cuff completely. During intubation care
   must be taken to prevent damage to the cuff.
3. Using aseptic technique, intubate the patient under direct laryngoscopy
   using aseptic technique.
4. After intubation, inflate the cuff using the minimum volume of air
   required to provide an effective seal.
5. NOTE: When inflating the cuff, little resistance to inflation will be
   felt, therefore, an adequate seal cannot be determined by feel.
   The use minimal occlusion technique is recommended.
6. Immediately after cuff inflation, auscultate both lung fields. If breath
   sounds are diminished over one lung field or absent over one or both
   fields, adjust the tube as required.
7. Endotracheal tube placement should be confirmed by viewing the
   position of the tube tip with a chest radiograph.

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