What is the use of murphys eye present on the tip of endotracheal tube
Murphys eye is provided to serve as alternate pathway for ventilation. Murphy Endotracheal Tube. The "Murphy eye" is the eponymous name for a hole on the side of mostendotracheal tubes (ETTs) that functions as a vent, and prevents the complete obstruction of the patient's airway, should the primary distal opening of an ETT become occluded.
Alternate path for ventilation if the proximal po gets blocked
Opening for suctioning
Continuous suctioning po
To make the tube light
Airway