Silicone endotracheal tubes are softer and more biocompatible than PVC and rubber. Once at temperature of the trachea, the tube gets more flexible, and the inflated cuff will fit to the open space of the trachea.
Features:
▪ Lateral murphy eye at distal tip,ensure air flow if the tip is obstructed
▪ Radiolucent
▪ Connector included , inner Ø 50 mm
▪ Silicone material benefits:
–  Patient comfort. Silicone is a soft material that conforms to body contours
–  Reusable and silicone resists deterioration better than PVC
– Transparent. Possible to see blood and mucous if they develop
– Low pressure/high volume cuff
▪ Universal fitting allows connection to most large animal anesthesia machines and ventilators.
▪ Non sterile -Sterilization: Only cold sterilization
▪ 1/pk