Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The safety of reused endotracheal tubes sterilized according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
To investigate safety issues associated with the reuse of sterilized endotracheal tubes (ETTs). ⋯ Endotracheal tubes can be reused sterilized safely. The physical integrity of ETT cuffs may be compromised by glutaraldehyde or ethylene oxide sterilization treatments.