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KRUUSE Anaesthesia Endotracheal intubation plays an important role in general anaesthesia, emergencies, and critical care. In most companion animal hospitals, endotracheal intubation of dogs and cats is carried out every single day. It is of vital importance for the individual patient that the anaesthesia team is able to choose the right endotracheal tube and use it correctly. KRUUSE offers ET tubes in rubber, PVC, and silicone. All KRUUSE PVC and silicone ET tubes have a Murphy eye. For patients where intubation is not the ideal choice, an induction mask, also known as a face mask, is a...

Endotracheal Intubation Endotracheal intubation is the placement of a tube that extends from the oral cavity into the trachea. Intubation is a basic procedure performed prior to surgery. When intubating routinely, we might stop considering what materials we use, or why. As with anaesthesia and surgical procedures, we can challenge ourselves by asking if we can do better? Endotracheal tubes are manufactured in different materials such as rubber, PVC, and silicone. Usually, a pilot balloon is used as an indicator that the cuff is inflated. The oval hole opposite the bevel is called “Murphy...

Cuff types High-volume, low-pressure In these types, the region of pressure is spread over a wider area. This means less risk of damaging the tracheal mucosa. However, liquid may pass the cuff due to the small folds that may develop in the cuff. Low-volume, high-pressure Provides great protection of the airway, but the narrow area of high pressure due to the profile of the cuff may cause damage to the tracheal mucosa.

Pilot balloon One way valve Inflatable cuff Clear silicone Length indicator (from tip) Radiopaque line Internal/external diameter indicator KRUUSE Silicone Endotracheal Tube Soft and flexible material High biocompatibility and conforming to the airway contours for minimising risk of trauma. Transparent design Allows detection of mucus or other undesired occurrences. Autoclavable Reusable, hygienic, better for the environment, and economic for the clinic. The ET tubes can be reused, disinfected, and sterilised in the autoclave at 121 °C / 250 °F up to 20 times. Radiopaque line Facilitates...

KRUUSE Plast Connector for Endotracheal Tubes For connecting endotracheal tube and anaesthesia hose. Cat. No KRUUSE Metal Connector for Endotracheal Tubes For connecting endotracheal tube and anaesthesia hose. Cat. No

KRUUSE PVC Endotracheal Tube KRUUSE PVC Endotracheal Tube is made of polyvinyl chloride. It is transparent, rigid, and softening at body temperature to conform to airway anatomy. This cuffed ET tube is a high-volume, low-pressure cuff with a radiopaque line throughout the entire tube. Like all KRUUSE PVC and Silicone ET tubes it comes with a Murphy eye. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Transparent material Single use Economic Hygienic Good kink resistance Softens at body temperature Radiopaque line High-volume, low-pressure cuff With connector, without cuff With connector, without cuff With connector,...

KRUUSE Red Rubber Endotracheal Tube without Murphy Eye KRUUSE Red Rubber ET Tube without Murphy eye and connector. It is made of rigid rubber material, that prevents kinking and allows repeated use, disinfection and sterilisation by autoclave at 134 °C / 273 °F. Cat. No Without cuff, Murphy eye and connector Without cuff, Murphy eye and connector Without cuff, Murphy eye and connector Without cuff, Murphy eye and connector Without cuff, Murphy eye and connector Without cuff, Murphy eye and connector With cuff, without Murphy eye and connector With cuff, without Murphy eye and connector With...

KRUUSE Red Rubber Endotracheal Tube KRUUSE Red Rubber ET Tube with Murphy eye is available without connector. It is made of rigid rubber material, that prevents kinking and allows repeated use, disinfection and sterilisation by autoclave at 134 °C / 273 °F. ■ ■ ■ ■ High kink resistance Replaceable connectors Autoclavable High-volume, low-pressure cuff With cuff and Murphy eye, without connector With cuff and Murphy eye, without connector With cuff and Murphy eye, without connector With cuff and Murphy eye, without connector With cuff and Murphy eye, without connector With cuff and Murphy...

Cleaning and sterilising It is recommended to do the initial cleaning of the endotracheal tube as soon as possible after extubation. A gentle scrub of the inside and outside using a mild soap followed by a warm water rinse is usually enough to remove any blood, mucus, or debris. Something as small as a mucous plug in some tubes is enough to obstruct breathing. Using a pipe cleaning brush will work well for the inside of the tube. Inflating the cuff slightly during the cleaning will help remove debris around the folds of the cuff. If it is not possible to clean the tube right away, you...

Supplies for placement 1. Endotracheal tube in appropriate size (it is always a good idea to have an ET tube one size smaller and one size larger available) 2. Cuffill syringe (Cat. No 272460) 3. Sterile lubricant 4. Gauze pad 5. A trained assistant KRUUSE AG Cuffill One of the most crucial mistakes related to intubation is overinflating the cuff. It is of high importance to measure the pressure of the cuff regularly. Always avoid excessive pressure in the cuff, as this will occlude the blood supply to the tracheal mucosa and potentially cause tissue necrosis. Aim for a cuff pressure...

KRUUSE Rebreathing Bag Rebreathing bag made from black antistatic rubber. Cat. No 0.5 litre 1 litre 1.5 litre 2 litres 3 litres 4 litres 5 litres 15 litres 30 litres

KRUUSE Induction Mask In anaesthesia cases where intubation is not ideal, an induction mask, also known as an face mask, is a good option. The mask can either be used to facilitate anaesthetic induction before intubation, as inhalation anaesthesia maintenance, or as oxygen source pre- or post anaesthesia. KRUUSE Replacement Diaphragm for Induction Masks Easily replace a worn out or damaged diaphragm instead of buying new masks. Keeping an extra stock of diaphragms in each size will help you save time and resources in your clinic. Induction Masks Key Points ■ Veterinary induction masks are...