Original fixation technique of endotracheal tube for scoliosis correction including intraoperative wake-up test

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of our original fixation technique of endotracheal tube (ETT) for scohosis correction in prone position. An ETT must be fixed and strong to prevent unplanned extubations in patients with scoliosis undergoing posterior scoliosis correction including intraoporative wake-up test. Methods Sixty patients scheduled for scoliosis correction were randomly divid-ed into two groups. Our original fixation method for securing ETT in group A. When we had finished endotra-cheal intubation. A sterile bandage was plugg into the patients mouth around the endotracheal tube to the trim of cutting teeth and 5era bandage's extremity was left out of the patients' mouth. And then fixed the tube with adhesive tape. The fixation technique of ETr will be used in group B. Results The plaster was dry and flexed in group B. The moving length of ETT associated with change of head position was (8±3) mm and (26±4) mm in the two groups,respectively. Conclusion A good estimation of the time and quality of fLxa-tion can be achieved in group A in which our original method was applied. Key words: Endotracheal tube; Wake-up test; Fixation technique; Prone positive