Optical fibre sensor for measuring endotracheal tube cuff contact pressure on tracheal wall
An endotracheal tube (ETT) is a tube placed through the mouth and into the trachea by an anaesthetist. It provides airway management for unconscious patients by facilitating ventilation and oxygenation. The inflatable cuff located towards the bottom of the ETT is used to provide a seal to prevent li...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/78576/ |