Movement of endotracheal tube (ETT) with neck
Extension of neck (Chin up) will cause ETT to migrate (up or down) ?
Ans.: ____________
Flexion of neck (Chin down) will cause ETT to migrate (up or down) ? Ans.: ____________
Answers:
Extension of neck (Chin up) will cause ETT to migrate up.
Flexion of neck (Chin down) will cause ETT to migrate down.
Remember: Chin up - ETT up. Chin down - ETT down.
