• Biomaterials · Jan 1980

    Historical Article

    Development of the PVC endotracheal tube.

    • W F Watson.
    • Biomaterials. 1980 Jan 1;1(1):41-6.

    AbstractThe history is outlined of the development from metal through rubber to PVC of the endotracheal tube. The technical advantages of the plastics material both for product performance and for processing are summarized. Design features of the modern product are described. Finally, a view is presented of the need now to combine polymer science and clinical research towards further improvement of intubation anaesthesia.

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