A comparison of the impact of cuffed versus uncuffed endotracheal tubes on the incidence of tracheal tube exchange and on post-extubation airway morbidity in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review protocol.

The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available evidence regarding the impact of cuffed versus uncuffed endotracheal tubes on the incidence of tracheal tube exchange during the perioperative period and on post-extubation airway morbidity prior to hospital discharge in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia.