Introduction 

Airway management plays a central role in modern medical treatment, whether in emergency care, surgery, or critical care environments. Among all airway devices, the endotracheal tube is one of the most reliable devices used by medical professionals to secure a patient’s airway. It helps maintain proper ventilation, oxygen delivery, and patient safety during surgical procedures and life-saving interventions. The article is highly informative and provides a clear picture of the Endotracheal tube, its applications, Features, and why healthcare professionals and medical buyers need to choose reliable manufacturers and exporters of endotracheal tubes.

What Is an Endotracheal Tube?

An Endotracheal tube is a plastic tube inserted via the nose into the windpipe (also called the trachea) to keep the airway open and ensure proper oxygen supply, or to provide ventilation during surgery, critical care, or in any emergency. A cuffed endotracheal tube is an ET tube that consists of a tiny inflatable balloon (cuff) situated near the lower end. Our  ET Tubes are manufactured from non-toxic, medical-grade material (PVC), which makes the tubes clear, smooth, and kink-free, allowing for smooth insertion and observation.

Types of Endotracheal Tubes (ET Tubes)

1. Cuffed Endotracheal Tube (ET Tube Cuffed)

A endotracheal tube is an ET tube with a soft, inflatable cuff at its lower end. Once the tube is placed in the trachea, the cuff is inflated to create a secure seal between the tube and the tracheal wall.
This seal helps:

• Prevent air leakage during ventilation

• Protect the airway from aspiration of fluids

• Provide stable and controlled breathing support

Cuffed ET tubes are commonly used in adults, ICU ventilation, general anesthesia, and emergency airway management, where a tight airway seal is required.

2. Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube (ET Tube Uncuffed)

An uncuffed endotracheal tube does not have an inflatable cuff. Rather, it depends on the natural form of the airway to enable the passage of air without applying pressure on the walls of the trachea. 

Uncuffed tubes are preferred because they:

• Reduce the risk of airway injury
  Allow gentle ventilation

• They are safer for small and delicate airways

These tubes are mostly used in neonates, infants, and pediatric patients, where maintaining airway safety is more important than creating a complete seal.