Deflationary Phenomenon of the Nitrous Oxide-Filled Endotracheal Tube Cuff After Cessation of Nitrous Oxide Administration

Abstract

A recently developed method for maintaining stable cuff pressure (N(2)O-filled cuffs) enables us to assess the decrease in cuff pressure after cessation of N(2)O administration. Our results confirm the limitations of N(2)O-filled cuffs when N(2)O-inspired concentrations are reduced.