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, Scopus)

• 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.