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Is Pilot Balloon In The Throat A Concern After Removing Endotracheal Tube?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Aug 2017
Question: After my 60yr. Old son was in ICU for pneumonia they had the tube down his throat ,when they removed it 5 days ago but the pilot's has not closed, can this be fixed ?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry much for this.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since endotracheal tube is removed, no need to worry for pilot.
Main function of pilot is to keep the tube in proper position in trachea.
No need to worry for pilot as tube is removed now.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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Is Pilot Balloon In The Throat A Concern After Removing Endotracheal Tube?

Brief Answer: No need to worry much for this. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since endotracheal tube is removed, no need to worry for pilot. Main function of pilot is to keep the tube in proper position in trachea. No need to worry for pilot as tube is removed now. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.