The ________, also called a Briggs adaptor, connects an oxygen source to an artificial airway such as an endotracheal tube
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
.T tube
The T tube, also called a Briggs adaptor, is a T-shaped device with a 15-mm (3/5-inch) connection that connects an oxygen source to an artificial airway such as an endotracheal (ET) tube or tracheostomy.
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