Portex Endotracheal Tube Cuff 5.5 mm 100/150/055
The Portex Cuffed Endotracheal Tube 5.5 mm (catalog code 100/150/055) is a single-use airway tube used for endotracheal intubation in adults. It features a low-pressure, high-volume cuff and a Murphy eye to reduce tracheal trauma and ensure airway patency. It’s suitable for use in operating rooms, ICU, and emergency settings.
This Portex tube is made of clear PVC with a blue radiopaque line for reliable placement confirmation under imaging. It includes a printed pilot balloon, allowing the continuous monitoring of cuff inflation The low-pressure, high-volume cuff design reduces the risk of tracheal wall injury by minimizing inflation pressure . The smooth Murphy eye provides a backup airway route should the main lumen become occluded.
Technical Specification:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 5.5 mm |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 7.3 mm |
| Length | 295 mm |
| Cuff Type | Low-pressure, high-volume |
| Radiopaque Line | Blue |
| Murphy Eye | Yes |
Product Also Knows As:
Portex 5.5 mm cuffed ETT, Portex 100/150/055, Smiths Medical Portex cuffed ETT 5.5 mm, Portex Choice cuffed 5.5mm tube, Portex blue-line cuffed endotracheal tube 5.5 mm
