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Table 61 (abstract A655). Depth of ETT versus indication of intubation

From: ESICM LIVES 2016: part two

Distance of Tip of ETT from Carina

Respiratory failure (N = 313)

Collapse (N = 105)

Post operative (N = 285)

Others (N = 195)

Less than 2 CM

37 (12%)

15 (14%)

33 (12%)

27 (14%)

2-5 CM (acceptable range)

192 (61%)

64 (61%)

164 (58%)

112 (57%)

More than 5 CM

76 (24%)

23 (22%)

83 (29%)

52 (27%)

Right or left main bronchus

8 (3%)

3 (3%)

5 (2%)

4 (2%)