Intubation guide marks for correct tube placement. A clinical study
Author(s):
Mehta, S.
Address:
Department of Anaesthetics, Burnley General Hospital, Lancs.
Year:
1991 Apr
Journal Title:
Anaesthesia
Page Number:
306-8
Language:
eng
Volume:
46
Issue:
4
ISSN/ISBN:
0003-2409 (Print). 0003-2409 (Linking)
Abstract:
The tracheas of 140 adult patients were intubated with either TFX or Portex tracheal tubes. Guide marks were printed at variable distances proximal to the tube cuffs, and during intubation the guide mark was positioned at the level of the vocal cords. The
