TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 12. Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - This chapter will review the various methods utilized to confirm appropriate endotracheal (ET) intubation. Direct visualization of the ET tube passing through the vocal cords is the preferred method for the initial assessment of a properly placed airway. Unfortunately, this is not always feasible. Rates for incorrect ET tube placement have been noted to be up to 25%.1,2 The verification of correct ET tube placement is as or more important than the intubation procedure. Lack of proper confirmation of ET tube placement has the potential for serious patient harm and catastrophic outcomes if unrecognized and uncorrected. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57701313 ER -