In routine practice, pressure is often attempted to be adjusted by palpation of the cuff pilot balloon of the endotracheal tube. The aim of our study is to investigate the variation of the reliability of the palpation method, which is widely used in cuff pressure measurement in the absence of a manometer, with clinical experience. Our recommendation is to use an accessible manometer if available.
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experience difference
Timeframe: four months