Accuracy of a Novel Ultrasound Technique for Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation by Expert and Novice Emergency Physicians

Abstract

The simplified 4S technique was accurate and rapid for US experts. Among novices, the 4S technique was accurate in thin, but appears less accurate in obese cadavers. Further studies will determine optimal teaching time and accuracy in emergency department patients.

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