Correlation of upper incisor–manubriosternal joint length with upper incisor–carinal length to predict airway length in the pediatric population: An observational study

Background: Short and variable length of the trachea precludes accurate placement of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) in the pediatric population. The incidence of malposition of the ETT in the pediatric population was reported to be 30–50% warranting repositioning. The manubriosternal joint (MSJ) and the...

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Main Authors: Thomas T Vellapally, Deepa Baskaran, Michelle Meril Reginald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2025-06-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://ajmsjournal.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4510
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