An endotracheal ventilator tube for the treatment of dysphagia is disclosed. It comprises an elongate tube 116 and at least one electrode 104, 106 positioned on or about the elongate tube 116. The electrode 104, 106 is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the oropharyngeal region and is electrically connected to an electrical stimulation generating means 112. The elongate tube 116 may be changeable between a first shape and a second shape. The electrode(s) 104, 106 may be positioned on a sleeve 102 and the sleeve may be selectively positionable about the elongate tube 116. Methods for treating swallowing problems, or dysphagia, including ventilator associated dysphagia and neurogenic dysphagia using the endotracheal ventilator tube are also disclosed, as is an endotracheal ventilator tube comprising an elongate tube with at least one channel for receiving a catheter.
