September 11, 2026 · Paediatric anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1002/pan.70312

Effect of Thermal Softening of Endotracheal Tubes on Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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The authors aimed to determine whether the use of thermally softened endotracheal tubes (ETTs) reduces the incidence of perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs) in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. Their randomized controlled trial found that warming ETTs to body temperature significantly decreased the overall PRAE incidence, particularly laryngospasm and postoperative coughing, suggesting that this simple intervention could enhance airway safety in pediatric patients. Further multicenter studies are recommended to validate these results and explore the underlying mechanisms.

Mustafa Dikici, Ahmet Kaciroglu, Eralp Cevikkalp, Turgay Aras, Merih Y Eglen, Yusuf Alan, Gokhan Tuzemen, Irem Aydogmus, Mursel Ekinci

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