Objectives/hypothesis: Intubation with inappropriately sized endotracheal tubes (ETT) can cause long-term tracheal and laryngeal injuries often requiring surgical intervention. Although tracheal size has been demonstrated to vary based on height and sex, it is unclear whether these guidelines are re...

The endotracheal tube (ETT) was first reliably used in the early 1900s.[1] In its simplest form, it is a tube constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that is placed between the vocal cords through the trachea to provide oxygen and inhaled gases to the lungs. It also serves to protect the lungs from ...

Objectives/Hypothesis Intubation with inappropriately sized endotracheal tubes (ETT) can cause long‐term tracheal and laryngeal injuries often requiring surgical intervention. Although tracheal size has been demonstrated to vary based on height and sex, it is unclear whether these guidelines are reg...

Question Is the size of the endotracheal tube relative to patient height associated with survival and other critical care outcomes? Findings In this propensity-score matched retrospective cohort study of 814 patients, there was no significant difference in 30-day all-cause in-hospital surviva...

Background The aim of this study was to estimate the optimal depth of nasotracheal tube placement. Methods We enrolled 110 patients scheduled to undergo oral and maxillofacial surgery, requiring nasotracheal intubation. After intubation, the depth of tube insertion was measured. The neck circ...