Accurate measuring of ET tube cuff pressure

RE: Accurate measuring of ET tube cuff pressure

Bluewood — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:29:37 GMT

Apologies if that was completely wrong ..... I thought they were £25 for 10 .......

RE: Accurate measuring of ET tube cuff pressure

Bluewood — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:05:44 GMT

Also, isn't it 2.5p per cuff inflated? £25/10 = £2.50, £2.50/100 = 0.025 (2.5p) .....which I think it's quite reasonable for quite a technical little bit of kit?!

RE: Accurate measuring of ET tube cuff pressure

Bluewood — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 09:53:05 GMT

We use them and I think they are really good, faster than inflating and listening, and less risk of breathing in gases when you find out it isn't inflated enough! I've found that if you inflate to the advised pressure it is accurate (and noticed on the ETCO2) and it's good to know you avoid the risk of overinflation and potential damage to the trachea. I also use them to check the pressure when we have moved patients from prep to theatre/xray etc.

RE: Accurate measuring of ET tube cuff pressure

Gemma Halse — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:09:54 GMT

I know! It is quite expensive

RE: Accurate measuring of ET tube cuff pressure

James Colver Cert. Ed, RVN — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 05:26:27 GMT

They do what they say on the tin but seem a bit on the expensive side.. I think they are £25 a pop, last for 100 uses thats 25 pence to fill up a cuff!