A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Time for Tracheal and Pleural Ultrasonographic Confirmation of the Correct Placement of the Endotracheal Tube in Overweight and Obese Patients.

BACKGROUND: Successful placement of an endotracheal tube (ETT) and its timely confirmation in obese patients is of utmost importance. Chest auscultation might be misleading in the obese. Considering the need for an additional efficient method, the pr…

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