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St Vincent’s Hospital Intensive Care Services Page 14 of 16 Securing an ETT: Intensive Care Clinical Practice Manual, Policy / Procedure R 4.1 iv. To secure the tube, squeeze the tabs on the outer edges and move it along the track to a location above the tube. The tube should normally be located on the side of the mouth closest to the ventilator. v. Remove the release liner from the strap, expose the adhesive and wrap it around the tube. Pull the remaining portion of the strap through the clamp. Securing an ETT Policy / Procedure R 4.1 Page 14 of 16 ICU Clinical Practice Manual Implemented July 2006, Review July 2009.
St Vincent’s Hospital Intensive Care Services Page 15 of 16 Securing an ETT: Intensive Care Clinical Practice Manual, Policy / Procedure R 4.1 vi. Secure the strap by snapping the clamp shut (an audible click will be heard). (Above E - TAD instructions taken from E – TAD product pamphlet, Hollister, Ontario, 2000) Securing an ETT Policy / Procedure R 4.1 Page 15 of 16 ICU Clinical Practice Manual Implemented July 2006, Review July 2009.
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