RT Book, Section A1 Hedayati, Tarlan A2 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 1159794538 T1 Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation T2 Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259861925 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159794538 RD 2024/03/29 AB This chapter will review the various methods used 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. This is not always feasible. Rates for incorrect ET tube placement have been noted to be up to 25%.1,2The verification of correct ET tube placement is as important 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.3-5