Why the study?
Does the oesophageal detector device accurately identify tracheal versus oesophageal tube placement in intubated patients?
Population
100 patients undergoing intubation where identical tubes were passed into the trachea and oesophagus
Design
Other, Left and right position in the mouth was chosen at random, Evaluator…
Authors
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Supports oesophageal detector device for confirming placement; leaves open larger prospective validation before routine use.
Does the oesophageal detector device accurately identify tracheal versus oesophageal tube placement in intubated patients?
The oesophageal detector device is a highly accurate, simple, and cheap method for detecting tracheal tube misplacement.
Williams et al. (1989) studied this question.
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