Novel Use of Catheter Mount as an Alternative to T-piece

Catheter mounts with swivel connectors are used to attach the endotracheal tube to the ventilator circuit, dampening jerks and drags and increasing patient comfort. We suggest a unique application of catheter mount as T-piece for weaning, eliminating the need for a single inventory purchase and repu...

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Published in:Indian journal of critical care medicine 2022-02, Vol.26 (2), p.246-247
Main Authors: Anand, Abhijeet, Panda, Rajesh, Kodamanchili, Saiteja, Saigal, Saurabh, Tb, Gowthaman, Bhardwaj, Krishnkant
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Language:English
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Summary:Catheter mounts with swivel connectors are used to attach the endotracheal tube to the ventilator circuit, dampening jerks and drags and increasing patient comfort. We suggest a unique application of catheter mount as T-piece for weaning, eliminating the need for a single inventory purchase and repurposing a previously used item for a new use, lowering the financial burden on patients. In our ICU, catheter mounts are being used as an alternative to T-piece for 30-minute weaning trials following successful SBT trials to evaluate patients' response to Zero PEEP (ZEEP) and therefore the probable occurrence of alveolar derecruitment to decrease extubation failure. How to cite this articleAnand A, Panda R, Kodamanchili S, Saigal S, Gowthaman TB, Bhardwaj K. Novel Use of Catheter Mount as an Alternative to T-piece. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(2):246-247.
ISSN:0972-5229
1998-359X
DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24114