Accuracy of a Novel Ultrasound Technique for Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation by Expert and Novice Emergency Physicians

Introduction: Recent research has investigated the use of ultrasound (US) for confirming endotracheal tube (ETT) placement with varying techniques, accuracies, and challenges. Our objective was to evaluate the accuracy of a novel, simplified, four-step (4S) technique. Methods: We conducted a blin...

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Main Authors: Michael Gottlieb, John M. Bailitz, Errick Christian, Frances M. Russell, Robert R. Ehrman, Basem Khishfe, Alexander Kogan, Christopher Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2014-11-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/4v07265p