Reexamining the ideal depth of endotracheal tube in neonates

The appropriate endotracheal tube (ET) depth for the newborn with respiratory failure is important. Inappropriate ET depth increases the risk of uneven lung expansion and collapse. This retrospective study aimed to compare the final ideal ET depth with Tochen's formula in Taiwanese intubated neonates, and to determine the correlation between neonatal factors and final ideal ET depth, and to devise an accurate predictive formula for use in Taiwan.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research