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Observational studyIndian journal of pediatrics2024

New Formula for Depth of Insertion of Endotracheal Tube in Children: A Prospective Observational Study.

Priya Logia, Annu Theagrajan, Raghuraman M S, Manjunath Prabhu

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Observational study in Indian journal of pediatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Priya LogiaDepartment of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Annu TheagrajanDepartment of Anesthesiology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600044, India.
Raghuraman M SDepartment of Anesthesiology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600044, India. drraghuram70@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-8464-7458
Manjunath PrabhuDepartment of Anesthesiology, Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital · INKasturba Medical College, Manipal · INSri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo assess the correct placement of endotracheal tube (ETT) by confirming it with a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB), to propose a new formula that would be suitable for Indian children, and to assess the movement of the ETT tip during neck flexion and extension.

methodsA total of 76 patients were included in the study between the age of 2 and 10 y. Depth of ETT insertion was assessed using FOB. ETT migration due to changes in head and neck position was also assessed.

resultsIt was observed that 6 out of 76 children had endobronchial/at carina position of ETT after the initial insertion as per the black line guidance in the neutral position. While the incidence was 23, 36, and 36, respectively as per Cole, weight-, and height-based formula.

conclusionThe existing formulae are not suitable for Indian children as their physical stature is different from other ethnic populations. Therefore, the authors suggest a new formula [(Age/2) + 10 cm] for depth of ETT insertion for children of the authors' geographical area.

trial registrationCTRI/2015/06/005871.

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Intubation, IntratrachealTracheaBronchoscopyChildChild, PreschoolHumansNeckProspective StudiesAirway complicationsChildrenDepth of insertionEndotracheal tube

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PMID35781613
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