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It was reported that on rn's final assessment prior to leaving patient alone for ct, patient who had an anchorfast oral endotracheal tube fastener in place was noted to have a new endotracheal tube cuff leak.It was reported that the rn repositioned the patient's head in attempt to resolve leak with no effect, then assessed the et tube which was found to have migrated significantly.It was reported that the final 19cm marker of 6.0 tube was noted to be protruding many cm's past pt's teeth.It was reported that the rn took manual control of et tube, assuming the airway was compromised.It was reported that the rrt approached the bedside to assess, and advanced the et tube to 25cm, and stated that the airway was currently safe but required urgent assessment.It was reported that there was a normal etco2 waveform noted on assessment, and the patient's vital signs with spo2 was higher than 92% throughout.It was reported that the intensivist arrived and requested bronchoscopy equipment and that patient not be moved until determination of safety was made.It was reported that the et tube determined to remain at inadequate depth and the tube was advanced under supervision of icu intensivist to appropriate depth and secured.It was reported that on further assessment later that day, the combination of a 6.0 endotracheal tube and the anchorfast device tube fastener appears to present a risk of patient harm.It was further reported that in this specific situation, when soiled / wet / contaminated with secretions, the endotracheal tube fastener is not securely holding the endotracheal tube in place.It was reported that additional slippage and need for the ett to be re-advanced by 2-3cm was noted during a subsequent assessment.
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