Indian pediatrics
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Comparative Study
Ultrasonographic Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Position in Neonates.
To compare endotracheal tube tip-to-carina distance obtained by ultrasonography vs. that obtained by chest X-ray in neonates. ⋯ Ultrasonography and chest X-ray are equally accurate for determination of endotracheal tube tip-to-carina in infants. As ultrasonography is more easily available and is safer than X-ray, it may be a better modality for confirming proper placement of endotracheal tube in neonates.