ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
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Oct 17, 2017
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The present disclosure relates generally to an endotracheal tube and to a method of using such a device. One embodiment of the device includes an inflatable balloon having at least a portion of its surface covered with a super-hydrophobic coating. In another embodiment, the inflatable balloon has a variable wall thickness which can allow for expansion of the balloon against the oropharynx to prevent tissue pressure necrosis within the trachea.
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