The Combitube —also known as the esophageal tracheal airway or esophageal tracheal double-lumen airway —is a blind insertion airway device (BIAD) used in the pre-hospital and …

Feb 7, 2011 · The Combitube is a twin lumen device designed for use in emergency situations and difficult airways. It can be inserted without the need for visualization into the oropharynx, …

Like the other supraglottic airways, the Combitube and King laryngeal tube are temporary airways that must be removed or replaced by a definitive airway, such as an endotracheal tube or …

The Combitube is an easy-to-use device in a “cannot-ventilate-cannot- intubate” scenario that has been used in challenging situations at accident sites, such as for individuals trapped in an …

Mar 6, 2015 · A Combitube may be used to provide an emergency airway during resuscitation of a profoundly unconscious patient who needs artificial ventilation when endotracheal intubation is …

Apr 12, 2017 · This design allows ventilation when the Combitube is positioned in the esophagus through the perforations of the pharyngeal lumen and in the trachea through the opened distal …

The esophageal tracheal combitube is used when traditional endotracheal intubation is not feasible or when the patient has a difficult airway. It serves as an alternative airway device that …

combitube INDICATIONS: - Cardiac arrest / Resp. arrest (unconscious, no gag reflex, apnea or reps < 6 / minute) - Appears ≥ 12 years old - Appears at least 4’ tall (for SA size, up to 6’ tall) …

A Combitube is a medical device that is a double-lumen airway used for airway maintenance, ventilation, and protection from aspiration. It is specifically designed for use in the …

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