When Checking for Proper Placement of an Endotracheal Tube or a Tracheostomy

question 26

Multiple Choice

When checking for proper placement of an endotracheal tube or a tracheostomy tube on a chest radiograph, how far above the carina should the distal tip of the tube be positioned?

• A) 1 to 2 cm
• B) 2 to 4 cm
• C) 3 to 6 cm
• D) 6 to 8 cm

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Definitions:

Short-run Phillips Curve

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