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Prevents ET tube occlusion while biting; protects against pilot balloon rupture. Common in the airway management of the intubated patient is the use of an oral airway. Oral airways prevent biting of the endotracheal tube however they do not protect the pilot balloon and may actually increase the incidence of rupture. Biting of the endotracheal tube is a prevalent occurrence for intubated ...