Weight Is More Accurate than Gestational Age When Estimating the Optimal Endotracheal Tube Depth in Neonates

• Main Authors: Hsien-Kuan Liu (Author), Yung-Ning Yang (Author), Shu-Leei Tey (Author), Pei-Ling Wu (Author), San-Nan Yang (Author), Chien-Yi Wu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Determining the optimal endotracheal tube (ETT) depth in neonates remains challenging for neonatologists. The guideline for optimal ETT depth is based on the patients' weight or gestational age. However, there is a discrepancy in the suggested ETT depth between these two parameters. The aim of...