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Virtual experiment : comparing the new method with conventional method of determining the depth of endotracheal intubation.
Effective airway management is the primary concern of the anesthesiologist. The conventional method of determining the insertion length of the endotracheal tube, 21 cm for women and 23 cm for men, shows a high incidence of endobronchial intubations in the analyzed population.The aim of this study is form a new and safe practice habit by passing the endotracheal tube with the balloon just 2 cm below the vocal cords during intubation.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| the depth of primary insertion of tracheal tube | in a minute after intubation |
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| the distance from the corner of mouth to the carina | in a minute after intubation | |
| the distance from the vocal cords to the carina | in a minute after intubation | |
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adult patients who are scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University | Nanjing | Jiangsu | 210029 | China |
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| the distance from the corner of mouth to the vocal cords |
| in a minute after intubation |