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Department of Anesthesiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Background: The correct placement of the endotracheal tube is a cornerstone of safe anesthesia. Different methods, such as auscultation, capnography, and ultrasound, have their own limitations regarding the confirmation of endotracheal intubation, reinforcing the idea that a single technique is not foolproof. This study proposes a new technique in this regard. Materials and Methods: A total of 600 patients were enrolled in this study, and tracheal intubation was checked with palm pressure and disposable plastic glove inflation and pulsation. Results: The data were analyzed using the t-test and Mann-Whitney U test that indicate 94% and 94.8% sensitivity for palm pressure and bag pulsation, respectively, and a 100% positive predictive value for both tests. Conclusion: Palm pressure and bag pulsation are accurate, inexpensive, and reliable techniques to confirm proper tracheal intubation.
Hussain Khan,Z. , Rahimi,M. , Mottaghi,K. and Nashibi,M. (2022). Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation. TANAFFOS (Respiration), 21(1), 85-89.
MLA
Hussain Khan,Z. , , Rahimi,M. , , Mottaghi,K. , and Nashibi,M. . "Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation", TANAFFOS (Respiration), 21, 1, 2022, 85-89.
HARVARD
Hussain Khan Z., Rahimi M., Mottaghi K., Nashibi M. (2022). 'Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation', TANAFFOS (Respiration), 21(1), pp. 85-89.
CHICAGO
Z. Hussain Khan, M. Rahimi, K. Mottaghi and M. Nashibi, "Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation," TANAFFOS (Respiration), 21 1 (2022): 85-89,
VANCOUVER
Hussain Khan Z., Rahimi M., Mottaghi K., Nashibi M. Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation. TANAFFOS (Respiration), 2022; 21(1): 85-89.
