PVC vs Silicone Endotracheal Tubes: Material Differences and Clinical Implications

PVC is firmer, lower-cost, and widely available, while silicone is softer, more flexible, and generally more adaptable to airway movement.

Quality Certifications and Sterility Standards to Require from Anesthesia Consumables Suppliers

Hospitals should require more than a general quality certificate before purchasing anesthesia consumables.

How to Inspect and Verify Anesthesia Breathing Circuit Integrity Before Patient Use

Before patient use, verify an Anesthesia Breathing Circuit in six stages: inspect every component, assemble all accessories, perform the machine-specific pressure leak test, assess valves and ventilat