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Is It Time to Review Guidelines for ETT Positioning in the NICU? SCEPTIC—Survey of Challenges Encountered in Placement of Endotracheal Tubes in Canadian NICUs
Joint Authors
Sakhuja, Pankaj
Finelli, Michael
Hawes, Judy
Whyte, Hilary
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
To examine current opinions and practices regarding endotracheal tube placement across several Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
Design.
Clinical directors from Canadian Neonatal Network affiliated NICUs and Neonatal-Perinatal Programs across Canada were invited via email to participate in and disseminate the online survey to staff neonatologists, neonatal fellows, respiratory therapists, and nurse practitioners.
Result.
There is wide variability in the beliefs and practices related to ETT placement.
The majority use “weight +6” formula and “aim to black line” on ETT at vocal cords to estimate the depth of an oral ETT and reported estimation as challenging in ELBW infants.
The majority agreed that mid-trachea is an ideal ETT tip position; however their preferred position on chest X-ray varied.
Many believe that ETT positioning could be improved with more precise ETT markings.
Conclusion.
Further research should focus on developing more effective guidelines for ETT tip placement in the ELBW infants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sakhuja, Pankaj& Finelli, Michael& Hawes, Judy& Whyte, Hilary. 2016. Is It Time to Review Guidelines for ETT Positioning in the NICU? SCEPTIC—Survey of Challenges Encountered in Placement of Endotracheal Tubes in Canadian NICUs. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106582
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sakhuja, Pankaj…[et al.]. Is It Time to Review Guidelines for ETT Positioning in the NICU? SCEPTIC—Survey of Challenges Encountered in Placement of Endotracheal Tubes in Canadian NICUs. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106582
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sakhuja, Pankaj& Finelli, Michael& Hawes, Judy& Whyte, Hilary. Is It Time to Review Guidelines for ETT Positioning in the NICU? SCEPTIC—Survey of Challenges Encountered in Placement of Endotracheal Tubes in Canadian NICUs. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106582
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106582