Thermo-responsive polymers thermosensitive polymer

Thermo-responsive polymers have also been used in endotracheal tubes (ETT). A commercialized example is the RUSCH endotracheal tube from Teleflex, which allows the tube to soften at body temperatnre for greater patient comfort, while the smooth tnbe tip is molded and gently cupped to minimize trauma during intubation. It is made from a thermosensitive PVC via formnlation. Since the thermosensitive PVC is expected to readily conform to a patient s anatomy for improved performance and patient comfort, the formulated thermosensitive PVC could also be used in an intermittent catheter, thoracic drainage catheters, etc. 

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