Endotracheal Tubes

Audience: Medical Students and Residents
Learning Objectives:
Identify and describe the appropriate position of an endotracheal tube, and the common incorrect positions
Choose the appropriate next step in management for handling a misplaced endotracheal tube
Summary:
ET tube should be 5 +/- 2cm from the carina
Carina ≈ T5-T7
The cuff should not impress upon the trachea
Pediatric ET tube 1-3cm
Below thoracic inlet
Above carina

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