July 16, 2026 · Paediatric anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1002/pan.70268

Automated Versus Manual Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Control in Mechanically Ventilated Children: A Randomized Crossover Trial

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This study aimed to determine whether automated endotracheal tube cuff pressure control is more effective than manual monitoring in maintaining target pressure in mechanically ventilated children. The results showed that automated control significantly reduced the frequency and duration of off-target pressure episodes and decreased nursing workload compared to manual management. The findings suggest that automated cuff pressure regulation enhances airway safety and is preferable in pediatric ventilation settings.

Ekin Soydan, Esat Erdem Gokpınar, Ozlem Karakaya, Zeynep Gökoglu Sevinc, Gokhan Ceylan, Mehmet Gurkan Erbas, Selma Albayrak, None Demirel, Ece Dorsan Yay, Kaan Aslan, Nihal Karaöz Özdamar, Nuriye Turgut, Utku Karaarslan, Hasan Agin

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