Cuffed endotracheal tubes in neonates and infants undergoing cardiac surgery are not associated with airway complications.

Study Objective: To determine the incidence of postoperative airway complications in infants <5kg in weight undergoing cardiac surgery intubated with Microcuff (Kimberley-Clark, Roswell, GA) endotracheal tubes (ETTs).

Design: Retrospective review of infants weighing <5.0 kg with congenital heart disease (CHD) presenting for cardiac surgery.