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One Quick Question: How Do You Calculate Tube Depth? – Video
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- Before insertion, the provider must estimate the tube’s depth.
- The markings on the ET tube determine the distance from the end of the tube.
- The provider should multiply the ET tube size by 3.
- The ET tube is inserted to that number at the patient’s teeth.
- Tube placement is evaluated after insertion.
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