Amy Carr, D.V.M.,
DACVECC
Carlsbad, CA
My name
is Amy Carr and I am a Diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary and Critical Care, with over twenty years of
experience in the field. Dr. Jerry Ratterree recently
asked me if I would try his Safe~Seal Endotracheal tube and give
him my comments on the experience.
I am
happy to report the I used the unique endotracheal tube on
several patients ranging in weight from 25 to 60 pounds and am
now a fan of this tube. It is easy to place and I like the
fact that it does not require a cuff, which can be improperly
inflated to adverse effect. The design with baffles
[Blains] appears to be atraumatic and we did not notice any
complications such as coughing or gagging. One patient did
vomit and aspirate during the course of a surgical procedure.
When we removed the tube the ingesta was scraped up by the
baffles [Blaines] and we did not see any evidence of subsequent
aspiration pneumonia. I would be happy to replace my
current endotracheal tubes with this tube.
I am not
related to Dr. Ratteree and was not compensated for my
participation in this study. Please contact me if I can be
of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Amy Carr, D.V.M.
DACVECC
Dr. Lesley Phillips
Ft. Pierce, FL
All the doctors I work with have had a very positive experience
with the new Safe Seal Endo tubes. They are easy to place and
appear to be less traumatic. I especially like no cuff issues.
I
do give you permission to publish this testimonial via
print/web.
Dr. Lesley Phillips
Animal Emergency and Referral Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
Deborah Fox, D.V.M.
Riverside, CA
Recently we had anesthetized an older dog for a nasoscopy and
cranial radiographs. After induction we intubated him with one
of the new Safe Seal endotracheal tubes and put him on
Isoflurane. During the procedure, we noticed a smell of
anesthetic gas coming from his mouth and nose, but we assumed
the tube was a little too small and, as he was stable and
maintaining a good plane of anesthesia, finished the procedure
as planned and the dog recovered uneventfully. While readying
the machine for the next patient, the technician noticed that
the pop-off valve on the anesthetic machine had been closed the
ENTIRE time that this patient was under anesthesia. I believe
that the design of the new Safe Seal tube allowed the increased
pressure to safely vent past the baffles, prevented some serious
complications, and possibly saved his life- with any other
endotracheal tube he might have died.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions- I
think these tubes are great!
Deborah Fox, DVM
Dennis Riggs, D.V.M.
Anaheim, CA
With
reference to the [Safe~Seal] endotracheal tube developed by Dr.
Ratterree, I found it very useful and experienced no problems.
I liked
the wide weight range adaptability, function very well within
the designed range for canines, 40-60 pounds.
I feel
more confident in its seal since there is no air cuff that can
leak. It worked as well, if not better, then the low
pressure/inflation cuff tubes I am currently using. I
liked the longer tube adapter on the end. It give more
protection for the softer portion of the tube.
Overall,
I'm impressed with the revolutionary design.
Dr. Dennis Riggs, D.V.M.
Michael L.
Sergent DVM
Escondido, CA
I
have been using my original Safe-Seal endotracheal tube
(Beta-version) for approximately one year and have encountered
no problems whatsoever. I routinely reach for the Safe-Seal in
lieu of my "old", traditional-style endotracheal tubes. I prefer
its adaptability to a wide spectrum of laryngeal diameters,
flexibility, ease of introduction and, of course, it's lack of
an inflatable cuff (which can either be over- or under-inflated
or will not inflate at all -due to a leak- when it is needed
most during an emergency). I wholeheartedly recommend this
innovative device. You have permission to use this
testimony".
Michael L. Sergent DVM
Escondido, CA
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