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IntelliCuff®
Integrated cuff pressure controller
- Integrated option, no need for external device handling
- Provides continuous real-time monitoring and control of optimal cuff pressure during the entire ventilation period
- Helps to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and tracheal injuries
Improved cuff pressure management
The leakage of oral secretions past the endotracheal tube (ETT) is a causative risk factor in the development of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), and excessive cuff pressure is a risk factor in tracheal injuries. Existing solutions for endotracheal tube cuff pressure management require manual monitoring and adjustment of cuff pressure, which is a critical aspect ofthe ICU staff workload. It has been shown that up to eight manual adjustments of cuff pressure are required daily to maintain recommended cuff pressure ranges (Sole 2011).
What customers say about IntelliCuff
Sandra Rupp
Head of ICU Nursing Departement
Cantonal Hospital Grisons, Chur, Switzerland
We use IntelliCuff as a standard feature to prevent VAP in mechanically ventilated patients. IntelliCuff controls the cuff pressure automatically and regularly. This is a great help for us caregivers since we don’t have to check the cuff pressure manually every hour.
Scientific evidence
Recent clinical studies show that :
- Continuous cuff pressure control can decrease microaspiration and VAP (Lorente 2014, Nsei 2011).
- Continuous control is more effective in maintaining cuff pressure within an optimal range (Sole 2011).
Cuff pressure management bibliography
How IntelliCuff works
The clinician sets the target pressure relative to the peak airway pressure, as well as minimum and maximum values. IntelliCuff automatically adjusts the cuff pressure within these ranges. To always be on the safe side, the pressure never exceeds 50 cmH2O. The pressure measured in the cuff at the end of exhalation (Pcuff) is displayed on the ventilator.
In the event of a damaged cuff, the device generates an alarm while simultaneously increasing the pressure, attempting to maintain the desired cuff pressure.
Availability of IntelliCuff
IntelliCuff is available as stand-alone device or integrated option on the HAMILTON-G5 mechanical ventilator.
Downloads
Brochures
IntelliCuff US brochure
PDF / 1’016.4 KB
ELO20160201N
EN
Bibliographies
Cuff pressure management bibliography
PDF / 1.1 MB
ELO20150402S
EN
References
Lorente L, Lecuona M, Jiménez A, Lorenzo L, Roca I, Cabrera J, Llanos C, Mora ML. Continuous endotracheal tube cuff pressure control system protects against ventilator-associated pneumonia. Crit Care. 2014 Apr 21;18(2):R77.
Nseir S, Zerimech F, Fournier C, Lubret R, Ramon P, Durocher A, Balduyck M. Continuous control of tracheal cuff pressure and microaspiration of gastric contents in critically ill patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011 Nov 1;184(9):1041-7.
Sole ML, Su X, Talbert S, Penoyer DA, Kalita S, Jimenez E, Ludy JE, Bennett M. Evaluation of an intervention to maintain endotracheal tube cuff pressure within therapeutic range. Am J Crit Care. 2011 Mar;20(2):109-17.
Important note
Depending on your country, some features may be available as options, may have different specifications than described on this website, or may not be available. Contact your Hamilton Medical representative for details.
