Comparison of Formulae for Orotracheal Intubation Depth in the Paediatric Population.

CONCLUSION: ETT size x 3 was superior for determining orotracheal intubation depth but cannot preclude the confirmation of appropriate placement of ETT by auscultation and chest radiograph.
PMID: 29777243 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - April 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Pek JH, Tan EM, Hao Y, Ong GY Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research