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- Fig. 1.
The endOclear endotracheal tube-cleaning device. Courtesy Endoclear LLC.
- Fig. 2.
A: Tip of the endOclear device with dried secretions after endotracheal tube (ETT) cleaning (case 1). B: Tip of the endOclear device with a large mucus plug after ETT cleaning (case 2). C: An occluded ETT from a ICU burn patient (case not presented). Standard suctioning and emergency bronchoscopy did not maintain normal gas exchange and ventilation. The patient had to be re-intubated to resume oxygenation and ventilation.
- Fig. 3.
Pressure/flow curves on the ventilator before and after use of the endOclear. A: The patient is failing his spontaneous breathing trial. B: Note the early changes in the pressure/flow curves that were restored to normal baseline after endOclear use.
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Removal of Endotracheal Tube Obstruction With a Secretion Clearance Device
