Combitube
| Combitube | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | esophageal tracheal airway, esophageal tracheal double-lumen airway |
| Specialty | Anesthesiology, Emergency medicine |
| Intervention | Airway management |
| Related items | laryngeal mask airway, laryngeal tube |
The Combitube—also known as the esophageal tracheal airway or esophageal tracheal double-lumen airway—is a blind insertion airway device (BIAD) used in the pre-hospital and emergency setting. It is designed to provide an airway to facilitate the mechanical ventilation of a patient in respiratory distress.