by mawjood

hi
i went help what is right way to fix ET tube ?

Thank

Re: ET tube

What do you want to fix? Do you mean tape it?

Re: ET tube

yes I went to know the right way to tap it?

Re: ET tube

mawjood,

We use the Neobar:
http://www.neotechproducts.com/store...=NT-5&session=

We used to tape something like this (scroll down):
http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site...3&item_id=8117

We used Duoderm under the tape to protect the baby's skin.

Nell

Re: ET tube

Have you tried staples?


Pete Fitzpatrick
RN, CFRN, EMT-P
Writing from the Ninth Circle

Re: ET tube

We still use tape, I think it's a cost issue for us. Do you like the neobar? How is it on the skin? How often do you need to replace it? Do you have many unplanned extubations with it's use?

Re: ET tube

We can tape using either a Y or an H, nurses preference, but we must double it. I prefer H's myself.
You should talk to your clinical specialist or nurse manager as to what your unit's guidlines are.

Re: ET tube

OMGosh, Nell! I was looking at ehat picture with the Neobar, and I thought the kid had tape on it's eyes!!! LOL!!!
I wish we would use the Neobar. I hate taping!

Re: ET tube

We use a neobar on the big chronic vents, but use these x-shaped holders on all others. They work great! We only tape ETT's when they are 2.0 ETs which don't have a premade holder. We try to get at least a 2.5 ETT in ASAP.

http://www.smiths-medical.com/catalo...e-holders.html

Re: ET tube

Steve, does that X put the tube to the side of the mouth?