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What are armoured tracheal tubes made of?
What is the purpose of the embedded spiral in armoured tracheal tubes?
Why is it not possible to cut armoured tracheal tubes to the desired length?
What is the purpose of the markers situated just above the cuff in some armoured tracheal tube designs?
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Armoured tracheal tubes are used in anaesthesia for abdominal surgery.
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The spiral in armoured tracheal tubes prevents kinking and occlusion of the tube during head and neck surgery.
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An introducer stylet cannot be used with armoured tracheal tubes.
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Some armoured tracheal tube designs have markers to indicate the correct position for the vocal cords.
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