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What features of the catheter determine patient tolerance of oesophageal intubation?

April 26, 2017catheter determine features intubation oesophageal patient tolerance

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What features of the catheter determine patient tolerance of oesophageal intubation?

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Diameter, diameter – then flexibility. Therefore, for routine diagnostic use, choose a catheter diameter that is as small as is compatible with the use of standard manometric methods and which still has adequate rigidity. The flexibility of silicone rubber reduces the discomforts of intubation.