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Subglottic Suction and Polyurethane Cuffs Fail to Improve Outcomes in Emergency Intubation: Insights from the PreVent 2 Trial
By MedXY|Feb 19, 2026
The PreVent 2 trial demonstrates that specialized endotracheal tubes with subglottic suction and polyurethane cuffs do not significantly reduce ventilator-associated complications or improve 6-month laryngeal, cognitive, or quality-of-life
