A comparison of methods used to secure pediatric endotracheal tubes using a live human dermal model

BackgroundEndotracheal intubation is a common lifesaving procedure. An in situ endotracheal tube (ETT) must be secured position to avoid displacement and potentially life-threatening complications. Adhesive tapes form the most intraoperative ETT stabilization methods. Limited published data are available guide clinical decision regarding taping method. We performed an interventional study aiming establish which of many commonly employed tape/supplementary adhesive methods provides resistance distraction.MethodsAn experiment was undertaken measure force required distract live dermal model with 24 different securing comprising six types tape alone combination one three supplementary adhesives. The primary measurement peak (Newtons) 3 cm.ResultsA total 1,164 measurements were made. mean ranged from 7.8 21.8 Newtons. Cloth Adhesive™ + Mastisol® had greatest observed distraction force, as well estimated lower upper confidence limits.ConclusionsThere significant differences based on