Portex Endotracheal Tube Cuff 8.0 mm 100/150/080
The Portex Cuffed Endotracheal Tube 8.0 mm (catalog code 100/150/080) is a single‑use PVC airway tube designed for adult intubation. It features a low‑pressure, high‑volume cuff and a Murphy eye to create a reliable seal and maintain patency. Its clear construction with a full-length blue radiopaque line ensures accurate placement under imaging.
Made by Smiths Medical, this Portex tube has a clear PVC body with visible misting to confirm proper positioning during intubation . The low‑pressure, high‑volume cuff minimizes pressure on the tracheal wall, reducing tissue trauma . It includes a smooth Murphy eye and polished tapered tip offering a secondary airflow path if the main lumen is blocked . Additionally, the full-length blue radiopaque line enables precise visualization on X‑ray for improved patient safety
Technical Specification:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 8.0 mm |
| Cuff Type | Low-pressure, high-volume |
| Murphy Eye | Yes |
| Radiopaque Line | Blue, full-length |
| Tube Material | Clear PVC |
| Connector | 15 mm ISO standard |
Product Also Knows As:
Portex 8.0 mm cuffed ETT, Portex 100/150/080 ETT, Smiths Medical Portex cuffed tube 8.0 mm, Portex blue‑line cuffed ETT 8.0 mm, Portex Choice cuffed 8.0 mm tube, Portex endotracheal tube size 8.0 cuffed
