Comparison of the Cuff Pressure of TaperGuard and Cylindrical- Endotracheal Tube During Laparoscopic Surgery

Comparison of the Cuff Pressure of TaperGuard Endotracheal Tube and Cylindrical- Endotracheal Tube During Laparoscopic Surgery

The purpose of this study was to compare the cuff pressure between cylindrical and TaperGuard endotracheal tube during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Sixty four participants were assigned to one of the two groups: cylindrical and TaperGuard endotracheal tube. At the supine position, cuff pressure of endotracheal tube was measured before and after abdominal insufflation in the supine position. After insufflation the head-up position (30°) was made and cuff pressure was recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants who were underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1-3

Exclusion Criteria:

• history with respiratory disease, difficult intubation, and morbid obesity (body mass index more than 35 kg/m2).