The accuracy of ultrasound to predict endotracheal tube size for pediatric patients with congenital scoliosis

The accuracy of ultrasound to predict endotracheal tube size for pediatric patients with congenital scoliosis

Abstract Background Ultrasonography has been used to predict the necessary endotracheal tube (ETT) size by measuring the cricoid cartilage diameter. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of ultrasound to predict ETT size for pediatric patients with congenital scoliosis. Methods Fifty p...

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Main Authors: Jianhong Hao, Jie Zhang, Buhuai Dong, Zhenguo Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Ultrasonography
Cricoid cartilage diameter
Endotracheal tube
Congenital scoliosis
Pediatric
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-020-01106-7

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