Neonatal ETT size cheat sheet August 20, 2009
Posted by admin in : Quick Reference , comments closedGest. Age | Weight | Tube Size | Level | Suction Cath. | Blade |
< 28 wks | <1000 gm | 2.5 | 7 cm | 5 fr | 00 |
28-34 wks | 1000-2000 gm | 3.0 | 8 cm | 6 fr | 0 |
35-38 wks | 2000-3000 gm | 3.5 | 9 cm | 8 fr | 1 |
> 38 wks | >3000 gm | 4.0 | 10 cm | 8fr | 1 |
Tip to lip distance (6+wt. in kg) * Trim OETT at 13cm on an angle