UMEM Educational Pearls

Title: Ultrasound for Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation

Posted: 5/28/2012 by Haney Mallemat, MD
Click here to contact Haney Mallemat, MD

Ultrasound is useful during intubation; here is a video explaining how: http://ultrarounds.com/ultrarounds.com/Visual_Pearl_May_28,_2012.html

Today's Bonus Pearl:

EMRA has developed a great antibiotic guide for the iphone (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2011-emra-antibiotic-guide/id393020737?mt=8) or android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Emergency+Medicine+Residents'+Association). This app is a bit pricey ($15.99), but is easy to use and well organized. Enjoy!

References

Chou, H. et al. Tracheal rapid ultrasound exam (T.R.U.E.) for confirming endotracheal tube placement during emergency intubation. Resuscitation. Jun 2011

Werner SL,et al. Pilot study to evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography in confirming endotracheal tube placement. Ann Emerg Med 2007;49:75–80.

Follow me on Twitter (@criticalcarenow) or Google+ (+haney mallemat)