Sheridan CF Endotracheal Tubes

Sheridan CF endotracheal tubes from Teleflex are cuffless airway tubes engineered for the smallest patients—neonates and pediatric cases where a cuff isn't needed and every millimeter of internal diameter counts. The "CF" designates the cuffless design, which spares delicate developing tracheal tissue from cuff-related pressure while maintaining a reliable oral or nasal airway.

Clinicians managing infant and pediatric intubation need precise sizing, and this collection carries the full small-diameter range in clear, sterile, single-use tubes. Sizes step from 3.0 mm ID (4.2 mm OD, 160 mm length) for neonates up through 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, and 4.5 mm ID pediatric tubes (up to 6.2 mm OD, 221 mm length). Each tube is curved to follow airway anatomy, marked for depth, and includes a Murphy eye—the side port that preserves ventilation if the beveled tip becomes obstructed against the tracheal wall.

A few practical notes buyers ask about:

• Why cuffless? In neonates and young children, the narrow cricoid ring naturally seals around the tube, so a cuff is often unnecessary and can risk mucosal injury.
• Choosing a size: Internal diameter (ID) determines airflow and suction-catheter fit; outer diameter (OD) and length matter for passing the tube atraumatically. Confirm the ID against your weight- or age-based sizing protocol.
• Route: These tubes are indicated for both oral and nasal intubation, giving flexibility for the clinical situation.

All Sheridan CF tubes are sterile, individually packaged, and clear-walled so condensation and secretions are visible at a glance. If your protocol calls for a cuffed airway or a specialized construction, compare the Sheridan HVT high-volume cuffed tubes and the reinforced Sheridan LTS line to match the tube to the case.