Smiths Medical 100/141/025 - TUBE, ENDOTRACH, UNCUFF, OR / NSL, MURPH, 2.5MM, EACH
The Smiths Medical 100/141/025 Endotracheal Tube is a precision-designed uncuffed airway management device intended for oral or nasal intubation. With a 2.5 mm internal diameter, this tube is commonly used in neonatal and pediatric airway procedures where smaller airway dimensions require careful instrumentation. Manufactured from medical-grade clear PVC, the tube offers flexibility and visibility during insertion, allowing clinicians to maintain accurate airway placement and monitor patient response throughout ventilation or anesthesia procedures.
This endotracheal tube features a Murphy eye design that provides an additional pathway for airflow in the event that the main lumen becomes partially obstructed. The smooth distal tip supports atraumatic insertion, while the clear body and standardized markings help clinicians confirm placement depth and alignment. The Smiths Medical 100/141/025 tube is engineered to deliver reliable airway access in hospitals, surgical centers, emergency departments, and neonatal intensive care units.
Key Benefits
The uncuffed design is particularly suitable for neonatal and pediatric patients, helping reduce pressure on delicate airway tissues. The Murphy eye improves airflow safety by maintaining ventilation even if the distal opening encounters obstruction. The transparent PVC construction allows clinicians to visually confirm secretion buildup and airflow conditions during use.
Depth markings assist with accurate positioning, supporting consistent placement during critical airway management procedures. The tubes smooth surface and rounded distal tip reduce friction during insertion, improving patient comfort and minimizing tissue trauma. The device is lightweight and flexible, which helps maintain airway stability without unnecessary rigidity.
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 100/141/025 endotracheal tube is compatible with standard anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and manual resuscitation equipment that support small-diameter airway tubes. It integrates seamlessly into neonatal ventilation setups and pediatric airway management systems commonly used in intensive care environments.
This tube is typically used during neonatal anesthesia procedures, pediatric airway stabilization, emergency airway management, and controlled mechanical ventilation. Healthcare providers rely on this product in neonatal intensive care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, and specialized pediatric care facilities.
Usage Guidelines
Prior to use, clinicians should inspect the tube for structural integrity and confirm that the lumen is unobstructed. Proper sizing must be selected according to patient airway anatomy and clinical requirements. During insertion, the tube should be advanced carefully while monitoring patient oxygenation and airway alignment.
Placement depth should be verified using the tubes markings and confirmed through standard clinical assessment techniques. The tube should then be connected to an appropriate ventilation system and secured according to institutional airway management protocols.
Certifications and Safety Standards
Smiths Medical airway management products are manufactured in accordance with strict medical device quality systems and regulatory standards. The materials used are medical-grade and designed for biocompatibility and patient safety in clinical environments. The product is produced under controlled manufacturing conditions that meet international healthcare quality guidelines for airway management devices.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with many standard uncuffed airway tubes, the Smiths Medical 100/141/025 model provides consistent manufacturing quality and reliable airway performance. The integrated Murphy eye improves safety by maintaining airflow redundancy, while the smooth PVC construction enhances flexibility and patient comfort.
Many alternative products may lack clear depth markings or optimal transparency, which can limit visibility during use. Smiths Medical airway devices are recognized for their dependable construction, clinical reliability, and compatibility with modern ventilation systems used in neonatal and pediatric care.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This endotracheal tube is designed for use by anesthesiologists, neonatologists, pediatric specialists, respiratory therapists, and emergency care clinicians responsible for airway management. Hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, surgical centers, and pediatric clinics rely on tubes of this size when managing very small airways.
The device is particularly valuable in neonatal ventilation support, pediatric surgical procedures, emergency airway stabilization, and controlled respiratory support where a smaller internal diameter tube is required for safe airway access.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Healthcare professionals should store the product in a clean and controlled clinical environment until use. Tubes should remain sealed in their original packaging to maintain sterility and device integrity. Prior to use, clinicians should verify packaging integrity and ensure the tube has not been compromised during storage or transport.
Following airway placement, continuous monitoring of ventilation parameters and airway stability is recommended. Any tube showing signs of damage, deformation, or obstruction should be discarded according to clinical safety protocols.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 100/141/025 Endotracheal Tube is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals experienced in airway management procedures. Proper clinical judgment and institutional guidelines should be followed when selecting tube size and insertion technique. The device must be used only in approved medical environments where patient monitoring and ventilation equipment are available.
How to Order
Healthcare providers and medical facilities can order the Smiths Medical 100/141/025 Endotracheal Tube through CIA Medical. For product availability, bulk purchasing options, or assistance with selecting compatible airway management equipment, contact the CIA Medical customer service team at (312) 275-5850.
