Indications

• Confirmation of ETT position 

• Evaluation of ETT depth 

• Identification of the cricothyroid membrane 

In the context of airway management, PoCUS provides a rapid and reliable method for confirming endotracheal tube position, assessing depth, and identifying key anatomical landmarks like the cricothyroid membrane. Whether in the emergency setting or during elective intubation, point-of-care ultrasound can improve clinical decision-making, reducing reliance on traditional confirmation methods alone.

 

Equipment

• Ultrasound machine  
• High frequency linear probe or curvilinear probe for obese patients 
• Ultrasound Gel  
• Endotracheal tube  
• Saline water 
• ​​Syringe​​