Smiths Medical 100/110/075 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

Smiths Medical 100/110/075 - Reinforced Endotracheal Tube

The Smiths Medical 100/110/075 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube is designed to provide secure airway management during surgical procedures and critical care ventilation. Built with a flexible reinforced structure, this tube helps maintain airway patency even when positioned in complex surgical environments where bending or compression could otherwise obstruct airflow.

Constructed from high-quality medical-grade materials, the reinforced spiral design prevents kinking while maintaining flexibility. This makes it particularly valuable in procedures involving head, neck, and oral surgery where patient positioning or surgical equipment may create pressure on standard airway tubes.

The 7.5mm internal diameter provides reliable airflow and ventilation support for adult patients, making it suitable for use in operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency airway management scenarios.

Key Benefits

• Reinforced spiral design minimizes the risk of tube kinking or airway obstruction
• Flexible construction adapts to complex patient positioning
• Smooth inner lumen supports consistent airflow and ventilation efficiency
• Medical-grade materials designed for reliability in surgical environments
• Clear tube body allows clinicians to visually monitor airway conditions
• Designed to support safe airway management during prolonged procedures

Compatibility and Applications

This reinforced endotracheal tube is compatible with standard anesthesia machines, ventilators, and airway connectors used in modern healthcare facilities. The 7.5mm internal diameter is commonly selected for adult airway management and integrates easily with breathing circuits and airway monitoring systems.

Typical applications include surgical anesthesia, intensive care ventilation, trauma airway stabilization, and procedures where patient positioning may place stress on conventional airway tubes.

Usage Guidelines

The tube should be inserted by trained healthcare professionals using established airway management protocols. Proper selection of tube size based on patient anatomy is essential to ensure effective ventilation and minimize airway trauma.

Before use, clinicians should inspect the tube for integrity and confirm that connectors and components are functioning correctly. During intubation, the tube should be advanced carefully while monitoring patient oxygenation and ventilation parameters.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The Smiths Medical reinforced endotracheal tube is manufactured in accordance with recognized international medical device standards. Production processes follow strict quality control systems to ensure consistent performance and safety.

The device is developed using materials suitable for medical airway applications and designed to meet hospital infection control and sterility expectations.

Comparison with Competitors

Compared with conventional endotracheal tubes, reinforced models offer improved resistance to compression and bending. This makes them especially useful in procedures where surgical positioning may compromise airflow in standard tubes.

The Smiths Medical reinforced design is widely recognized for its balance between flexibility and structural support. Many healthcare providers prefer this type of tube over standard PVC alternatives when airway reliability under pressure is critical.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

This reinforced airway device is commonly used by anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, and surgical teams responsible for airway management. It is frequently selected for procedures involving head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, or cases where surgical equipment may apply pressure near the airway.

Hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency departments rely on reinforced airway tubes to maintain ventilation reliability in complex clinical situations.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Healthcare professionals should verify tube size, sterility, and packaging integrity prior to use. During procedures, the airway position should be monitored to ensure continuous ventilation and patient safety.

Once the procedure is completed, the tube should be removed according to clinical guidelines and disposed of in accordance with medical waste protocols. Single-use airway devices should never be reused to avoid contamination risks.

Regulatory and Safety Information

This airway management device is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments. Proper airway management training is required to ensure safe insertion, monitoring, and removal.

Users should follow institutional protocols and applicable regulatory guidance for airway devices, infection control procedures, and patient safety practices.

How to Order

Healthcare providers and medical facilities can order the Smiths Medical 100/110/075 Reinforced Endotracheal Tube directly through CIA Medical. For product availability, bulk purchasing options, or clinical supply inquiries, contact the CIA sell team at (312) 275-5850.