| 摘要 |
An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea via a mucoadhesive coating when associated with an endotracheal tube. The mucoadhesive seal may enhance a cuffs mechanical pressure seal, or may be used to seal the trachea at very low cuff inflation pressures. Also provided are inflatable balloon cuffs that include agents that may promote tracheal tissue growth and/or regeneration. |
