Endotracheal tube, securing - Intensive Care & Coordination ...
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St Vincent’s Hospital <strong>Intensive</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Services Page 7 of 16<br />
Securing an ETT: <strong>Intensive</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Clinical Practice Manual, Policy / Procedure R 4.1<br />
v. Cut the ends at 2.5 cms. Never cut the ends short as it will unravel.<br />
vi. Place foam pads under the tape at the edges of the mouth to prevent pressure<br />
sores.<br />
(A video demonstration of this technique by Dr Bob Wright is available on the<br />
desktop computers. See folder called ETT Security.)<br />
Securing an ETT Policy / Procedure R 4.1 Page 7 of 16<br />
ICU Clinical Practice Manual Implemented July 2006, Review July 2009.