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nasotracheal tube - a tube inserted into the trachea through the nose and pharynx; used to deliver oxygen

endotracheal tube - a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents

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HK Baddoo et al studied cuff inflation to aid nasotracheal intubation using the C-MAC video laryngoscope in 5 consecutive patients needing nasotracheal intubation and found that cuff inflation of the nasotracheal tube helps direct the tube anteriorly towards the glottis, thus facilitating intubation.

CUFF INFLATION TO AID NASOTRACHEAL INTUBATION USING THE C-MAC VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE- A COMPARISON OF TWO TYPES OF ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES

Foot length has been suggested as a reliable and reproducible predictor of nasotracheal tube length (11).

Assessment of Endotracheal Tube Position After Oral Intubation in Neonates

(7) However preexisting intranasal abnormalities, such as an enlarged inferior turbinate or a septal spur, by redirecting the nasotracheal tube higher into the nasal cavity increase the risk of middle turbinate trauma.

Accidental inferior turbinectomy: a complication of nasotracheal intubation

Recommended methods include application of adrenaline [5], use of a smaller tracheal tube, use of a gastric tube or a suction tube for guidance [6, 7], softening the tracheal tube with warm water [8], and redesigning the nasotracheal tube tip [9-12].

Validation of Simple Methods to Select a Suitable Nostril for Nasotracheal Intubation

Lubricated 5.0 nasotracheal tube was railroaded over the FOB.

Use of Awake Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopic Nasal Intubation in Secure Airway Management for Reconstructive Surgery in a Pediatric Patient with Burn Contracture of the Neck

We found that the most frequent position of nasotracheal tube was tracheal followed by esophageal and anterior positions.

EVALUATING EFFECTIVENESS OF WARMING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE IN BLIND NASOTRACHEAL INTUBATION IN MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

[3] For neonate, foot length is a predictor of nasotracheal tube length and same has also statistically significant correlation with crown to heel length and weight for pre terms and full terms including low birth weight.

A study to predict weight of children aged up to 2 years based on foot length for emergency drug dosage calculation on basis of predicted weight