Ultrasonography in Confirming Proper Position of Endotracheal Tube in Emergency Department at Siriraj Hospital: Applicability and Accuracy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Endotracheal Tube Wrongly Placed During Anesthetic Procedure
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The confirmation of ETT depth
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the applicability of using ultrasonography in confirmation of the position of the endotracheal tube (ETT) after intubated to patients.
Detailed Description
To assess the applicability of using ultrasonography as compared to routine portable CXR in confirmation of ETT position. To determine the accuracy of ultrasonography in measuring the depth of ETT as compare to standard CXR method.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •age \>18 years old with either endotracheal or nasotracheal intubation
- •having normal airway anatomy
- •performed portable CXR after intubation
Exclusion Criteria
- •presence in history of neck radiation, cervical spine immobility/instability
- •unstable vital signs
- •unwilling to participate or denial of informed consent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The confirmation of ETT depth
Time Frame: 1 hour
A transcricothyroid membrane view of the ultrasonography was chosen for confirmation of ETT depth measurement. Firstly, measured the distance from probe (skin) to anterior surface of ETT. Then, measured the distance from probe (skin) to balloon cuff level. Finally the depth of ETT (Distance from vocal cord to balloon cuff) was calculated by using Pythagorus rule.
Secondary Outcomes
- The confirming the presence of ETT in airway.(1 hour)