Front | How do you calculate the correct-sized endotracheal tube for pediatric patients? |
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Back | For this type of patient, you should add 16 to the patient's age, then divide that number by 4. Another method is to select a tube that roughly equals the size of the diameter of the patient's little finger across the nail bed. |
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