In its most basic form, an endotracheal tube is a polyvinyl chloride tube that is inserted between the vocal cords and passed through the trachea. It shields the lungs from contaminants such as stomach contents or blood while providing oxygen and inhaled gases. The endotracheal tube has progressed in lockstep with advances in anaesthesia and surgery. To reduce aspiration, isolate a lung, deliver drugs, and prevent airway fires, changes have been implemented.
When a person is unable to breathe on his own, endotracheal
tubes are hollow, flexible plastic tubes that are put from the mouth to the
trachea. The ventilator is connected to the endotracheal tubes, which ensures
that the patient gets enough oxygen. Endotracheal intubation is the process of
placing an endotracheal tube (EI). Endotracheal tubes come in a variety of
styles, including cuffed, uncuffed, and strengthened.
Over the forecast period, the growing demand for sophisticated
and effective endotracheal tubes to support breathing in patients suffering
from respiratory problems is expected to present enormous potential prospects
for industry players functioning in the global endotracheal
tubes market. Furthermore, prominent market competitors are
concentrating their efforts on creating intubation technologies that would
improve the endotracheal intubation method.
COVID-19 has bolstered market growth by significantly
increasing demand for endotracheal tubes, as breathing difficulty is a clear
indicator of infection. In COVID patients with respiratory failure, the
American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology recommends
conducting an open surgical tracheostomy (OST) or a percutaneous dilatational
tracheostomy.