Lo-Pro Endotracheal Tubes

Anesthesia providers, respiratory therapists, and emergency airway teams reach for Cardinal Health Lo-Pro endotracheal tubes when they need a dependable cuffed airway for adult intubation. The line is built around a low-pressure, high-volume cuff — the "Lo-Pro" name — designed to seal the trachea while distributing cuff pressure across a wider surface area, helping reduce the risk of tracheal wall injury during extended intubation.

The 7.5 mm Lo-Pro tube (item 86052) is a common adult size for both oral and nasal placement. It's a clear, curved plastic tube supplied sterile, with a Murphy eye near the tip. That side port matters: if the beveled end becomes obstructed against the tracheal wall or by secretions, the Murphy eye maintains ventilation, adding a margin of safety in real-world airway management. The clear tubing also lets clinicians see condensation confirming placement and monitor for secretions or aspiration.

Buyers weighing which size to stock should match tube inner diameter to the patient population — 7.0 to 8.0 mm covers most adults, with 7.5 mm a frequent default for average-sized patients. Because these tubes arrive individually sterile, they're ready for immediate use in the OR, ICU, ED, and transport settings without additional processing. Standard 15 mm connectors ensure compatibility with anesthesia circuits, ventilators, and manual resuscitators.

When ordering airway inventory, confirm the cuff type, tube size, and packaging quantity against your facility's protocols and par levels, since sterile single-use tubes are consumed quickly in high-acuity units.