Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomized trial of suprasternal palpation to determine endotracheal tube position in neonates.
To compare suprasternal palpation, a previously described bedside technique, with standard chest radiography for correct positioning of the endotracheal tube (ETT) in newborn infants. ⋯ Suprasternal palpation is a simple, safe, teachable, method of confirming ETT position in neonates when CXR is unavailable, and may especially helpful during neonatal resuscitation prior to surfactant administration.