Is Nasal Septum-Tragus Length Measurement Appropriate for Endotracheal Tube Intubation Depth in Neonates? A Randomized Controlled Study.
Özgün UygurMehmet Yekta OncelGülsüm Kadıoğlu ŞimşekNilüfer OkurKıymet ÇelikÖzlem BozkurtEbru YücesoyDemet TerekMeltem Koyuncu ArslanYeliz PekçevikMelek AkarÖzge Altun KöroğluSuna OğuzNilgün KültürsayPublished in: American journal of perinatology (2019)
The NTL + 1 cm formula led to a higher rate of ETT placement below T2, especially in infants with a birth weight of <1,500 g. Therefore, more studies are needed to determine the optimal ETT insertion depth.