How stylet use can effect confirmation of endotracheal tube position using ultrasound

GÖKSU, ERKAN; SAYRAC, Vefa; OKTAY, CEM; KARTAL, MUTLU; AKCIMEN, Mehmet

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2008.09.024

How stylet use can effect confirmation of endotracheal tube position using ultrasound

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GÖKSU E., SAYRAC V., OKTAY C., KARTAL M., AKCIMEN M.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.28, no.1, pp.32-36, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 28 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.09.024
Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.32-36
Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: None of the techniques used for confirmation of endotracheal tube (ET) placement are proven reliable 100% of the time. The purpose of our study is to determine whether ultrasound can accurately detect the passage of ET through the trachea and esophagus and to see whether this visualization is augmented with the use of a metal stylet.