Important information on Endotracheal Tubes
How safe is your breathing tube?To the left is an advertisement from a major veterinary supply company and an "idea" from a major veterinary magazine. SNVH thinks that this is an unacceptable standard of care (our tubes are shown above). Spice racks are for spices, not to dry and re-use my dog's breathing tube.
READ ON to find out more about what else we do to reduce risk with our endotracheal (breathing) tubes. |
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We care about the details.This is from a veterinary journal* demonstrating the how a breathing tube that is properly lubricated will prevent liquid from entering the lungs. Yet, 42% do not lubricate.
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Additionally, we ONLY use use sterile, single use lubrication packets.
New, sterile tube. New, sterile lube. Every patient, every time.
New, sterile tube. New, sterile lube. Every patient, every time.
*Veterinary Practice News 2011