controlled study in patients requiring >24 h of intubation to determine whether silver-coated endotracheal tubes can reduce the incidence of microbiologically confirmed VAP. Patients recruited ...

In dogs, endotracheal intubation is often necessary for surgery, dental prophylaxis, or other procedures that require gas anesthesia or ventilation. Following a few simple guidelines can help ...

Successful intubation was defined as placement of endotracheal tube (ETT) without surgical airway. Attempt at intubation was defined as laryngoscopy, regardless of whether an attempt at ETT ...

Air sac cannulas (or tubes) are used routinely to ventilate birds by a method other than endotracheal intubation. Air sac cannulas are used for oxygenation and anesthesia, especially during head ...