Respiratory care
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Editorial Comparative Study
Accuracy and Precision of an Optoacoustic Prototype in Determining Endotracheal Tube Position in Children.
Confirmation of endotracheal tube (ETT) tip position and timely identification and correction of malposition is an essential component of care for endotracheally intubated and mechanically ventilated children. We evaluated the ability of a prototype optoacoustic medical device to determine ETT tip position. We hypothesized that the precision of optoacoustic assessment of ETT tip position would be comparable to chest radiography. ⋯ The optoacoustic prototype accurately determined ETT tip position and was comparable in precision to chest radiograph.
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Editorial Comment
Optoacoustic Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Depth in Pediatrics.