Novel and pragmatic exploration of variation in glottic parameters in non-parallel versus parallel vocal cord CT planes with potential reporting pitfalls

A Khan, WMS Fawzy, SS Habib, M Sultan - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Oblique orientation of vocal cord demands strict compliance, by technicians and clinicians,
to the recommended parallel plane CT scan of larynx. Repercussions of non-compliance …

Risk factor evaluation of cuff pressure of >30 cmH2O to stop air leakage during mechanical ventilation: A prospective observational study

HL Wu, YH Wu, WQ Shen, JH Shi, YP Zhu… - Nursing …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aim The commonly recommended endotracheal tube cuff pressure is 20–30 cmH2O.
However, some patients require a cuff pressure of> 30 cmH2O to prevent air leakage. The …

Role of ultrasonography in upper airway assessment: A comparison with computerized tomography measurements

M Sen, M Gunalp, AB Oguz, AG Coruh, S Genc… - The American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction This study aimed to compare ultrasonography (US) measurements of the upper
airway to computerized tomography (CT) measurements. Our study's primary outcome is to …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting dog tracheal diameter and length: A tool for improved intubation

M Khiao-In, S Kananub, T Sritrakul… - Journal of Advanced …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: This study aims to develop formulas for estimating tracheal diameter and length in
dogs using easily measurable anatomical parameters. Materials and Methods: The samples …

[HTML][HTML] Application of B-ultrasound for localization and its impact on first-attempt success rates of nasogastric tube insertion in critically ill patients

L Gao, X Luo, H Deng, N Shi, X Wen - Medicine, 2023 - journals.lww.com
The objective of this study is to explore the application effect of B-ultrasound positioning in
assisting nasointestinal tube implantation in critically ill patients. This study is a retrospective …

Association between surgical tracheostomy and chronic tracheal stenosis: A retrospective, single-center study

Y Kuwabara, K Yamakawa, S Okui, E Miyazaki… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Tracheal stenosis is a major complication of tracheostomy. Accordingly,
anesthesiologists tend to select a smaller endotracheal tube (ETT) than usual for patients …

Endotracheal Tube Size Is Associated With Mortality in Status Asthmaticus: A Confirmation of the Suspicion?

TW Gilmore - Respiratory Care, 2022 - rc.rcjournal.com
There are significant risks associated with intubation and mechanical ventilation in all
populations, 1, 2 more so in patients with certain conditions such as status asthmaticus. 3 …

Endotracheal cuff undersizing diagnosed by computed tomography: Case report

HL Wu, YM Zhang, J Shi, P Ji… - Clinical Case Reports, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
We herein report a case in which the trachea could be completely sealed only when the cuff
pressure reached 100 cmH2O. An excessive cross‐sectional area of the trachea is a rare …

[HTML][HTML] Correlation of Tracheal Size with Body Mass Index–Retrospective Computerised Tomographic Evaluation

KA Sathe, H Kale, H Wagh, B Branstetter - Airway, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Aim: This study aimed to establish the baseline dimensions of the normal adult trachea and
determine whether body mass index (BMI) affects cervical tracheal size. Patients and …

Endotracheal Cuff Undersize Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Case Report

H Wu, YM Zhang, JH Shi, P Ji - Authorea Preprints, 2021 - essopenarchive.org
We report a case that the airway can be completely sealed, when the endotracheal tube cuff
pressure is 100 cmH2O. The diagnosis was made by the patient's chest CT (X-ray computed …