Indications

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