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One Quick Question: How Do You Correct a Right Mainstem Intubation? – Video
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Video at a Glance
- After intubation, the provider must know how to correct a right mainstem intubation.
- The provider uses sight and sound to determine how far to withdraw the tube.
- The provider listens on the left side and slowly withdraws the ETT until breath sounds are heard.
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