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Pediatric Endotracheal Tube Size
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Several formulas such as the ones below allow estimation of proper endotracheal tube size for children 1 to 10 years of age, based on the child's age:
- Uncuffed endotracheal tube size (mm ID) = (age in years/4) + 4
- Cuffed endotracheal tube size (mm ID) = (age in years/4) + 3
Published Literature & References:
- [1]Pediatric Advanced Life SupportCirculation 2005;112;IV-167-IV-187; originally published online Nov 28, 2005;
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About
Several formulas such as the ones below allow estimation of proper endotracheal tube size for children 1 to 10 years of age, based on the child's age:
- Uncuffed endotracheal tube size (mm ID) = (age in years/4) + 4
- Cuffed endotracheal tube size (mm ID) = (age in years/4) + 3
Published Literature & References:
- [1]Pediatric Advanced Life SupportCirculation 2005;112;IV-167-IV-187; originally published online Nov 28, 2005;