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Tupprasoot Raksa,  Langan Dean,  Sury Mike,  Arthurs Owen

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-001

Endotracheal or nasotracheal intubation can be difficult in preterm infants in an intensive care environment, with a high rate of endobronchial tube placement. We measured tracheal length and diameter in a population of post mortem fetuses to define the relationship between gestational age or body weight and tracheal size, in order to see whether this could help future tube selection or correct placement. Read More

Authors:  Tupprasoot Raksa , Langan Dean , Sury Mike , Arthurs Owen

Keywords:  Trachea, perinatal, intubation, MRI