Prediction of the midtracheal level based on external anatomical landmarks: implication of the optimal insertion depth of endotracheal tubes in pediatric patients

ConclusionThe midtracheal level, helpful in planning the insertion depth of an ETT, can be predicted by measuring the surface distance from the cricoid cartilage to suprasternal notch in pediatric patients.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - August 18, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: In ‐Kyung Song, Soo‐Hyun Kim, Jaehui Ryu, Eunju Lee, Hyung‐Min Oh, Eun‐Hee Kim, Ji‐Hyun Lee, Hee‐Soo Kim, Jin‐Tae Kim Tags: Research Report Source Type: research