The neural integrity monitor (NIM) electromyogram (EMG) tracheal tube is frequently being utilized, for the head and neck procedures, when laryngeal nerves (LNs) could be injured during the process of surgical dissection. It is particularly useful for identifying the recurrent LN.

NIM TriVantage™ EMG tubes provide an open airway for patient ventilation and intraoperative nerve monitoring of both vocal cords. If nerve function changes, the NIM™ system alerts you with visual and audible tones to help reduce the risk of patient injury. 6.

Feb 18, 2014 · Medtronic are introducing a new NIM tracheal tube (the Trivantage ®) that has a smaller outer diameter and is more flexible to feel, which we will be trialling in our unit.

The specialized endotracheal tubes (ETT), such as Xomed and TriVantage Nerve Integrity Monitoring (NIM) ETTs (Medtronic Xomed Inc., Jacksonville, FL USA) allow for RLN identification through continuous intraoperative EMG

The EMG Endotracheal tube is intended for use as a means of providing both an open airway for patient ventilation and for intraoperative monitoring of EMG activity of the laryngeal musculature during surgery when connected to an appropriate EMG monitor.

Jun 1, 2023 · The EMG NIM endotracheal system is an ETT used to identify and facilitate the protection of the RLN during surgeries [4]. Vocal cords movement is captured and shown on a monitor visually with a distinctive sound to alert the team [ 5 ].

NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tubes. Manufacturer: MEDTRONIC USA. Images . View Full Image. Scroll to Top.

Feb 21, 2024 · Medtronic is recalling the NIM CONTACT Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tube and the NIM Standard Reinforced EMG Endotracheal Tubes after receiving customer complaints about obstruction of the ...

The Xomed ETT and NIM-Response 2.0 Nerve Integrity Monitoring (NIM) System (Medtronic Xomed, Inc., Jacksonville, FL USA). The NIM-Response System provides immediate visual and audio alerts of sudden activation of the monitored nerve against the continuously referenced, background EMG activity.

The NIM™ EMG Endotracheal Tube is designed for use with any multi-channel EMG monitoring equipment. The Medtronic Nerve Integrity Monitor is the recommended EMG monitor for use with the NIM™ EMG Endotracheal Tube.