Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation

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Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation

Khan ZH¹ ; Rahimi M¹ ; Mottaghi K² ; Nashibi M²

Source: Tanaffos Published:2022

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Background: The correct placement of the endotracheal tube is a cornerstone of safe anesthesia. Different methods, such as auscultation, capnography, and ultrasound, have their own limitations regarding the confirmation of endotracheal intubation, reinforcing the idea that a single technique is not foolproof. This study proposes a new technique in this regard. Materials and Methods: A total of 600 patients were enrolled in this study, and tracheal intubation was checked with palm pressure and disposable plastic glove inflation and pulsation. Results: The data were analyzed using the t-test and Mann-Whitney U test that indicate 94% and 94.8% sensitivity for palm pressure and bag pulsation, respectively, and a 100% positive predictive value for both tests. Conclusion: Palm pressure and bag pulsation are accurate, inexpensive, and reliable techniques to confirm proper tracheal intubation. © 2022 NRITLD.

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MLA	Khan ZH, et al.. "Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation." Tanaffos, vol. 21, no. 1, 2022, pp. 85-89.
APA	Khan ZH, Rahimi M, Mottaghi K, Nashibi M (2022). Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation. Tanaffos, 21(1), 85-89.
Chicago	Khan ZH, Rahimi M, Mottaghi K, Nashibi M. "Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation." Tanaffos 21, no. 1 (2022): 85-89.
Harvard	Khan ZH et al. (2022) 'Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation', Tanaffos, 21(1), pp. 85-89.
Vancouver	Khan ZH, Rahimi M, Mottaghi K, Nashibi M. Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation. Tanaffos. 2022;21(1):85-89.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Khan ZH and Rahimi M and Mottaghi K and Nashibi M}, title = {Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation}, journal = {Tanaffos}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {85-89}, year = {2022} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Khan ZH AU - Rahimi M AU - Mottaghi K AU - Nashibi M TI - Presentation of Two Simple Methods to Confirm Proper Tracheal Intubation: Palm Pressure, Plastic Bag Inflation, and Bag Pulsation JO - Tanaffos VL - 21 IS - 1 SP - 85 EP - 89 PY - 2022 ER -

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