the Effect of Trans-nasal Fixation of Endotracheal Tubes for Prone Ventilation

The lubricated SFC passed nasally into the oropharynx under the visual guidance of visual laryngoscope to ensure that the cuff had passed through the posterior choanae and reached the oropharynx. The guide wire is removed and the balloon inflated with 5 ml normal saline. The catheter is then pulled slightly until the balloon is fixed and concealed by the soft palate . The ETT is anchored to the SFC with a cable tie .