Formulas and Equations Flashcards
1
Q
ETT size >1 years of age
A
age/4 + 3.5 (cuffed)
age/4 + 4 uncuffed - which doesn’t get used.
2
Q
ETT depth for peds
A
tube size x 3
3
Q
ETT suction size
A
tube size x 2
4
Q
neonatal <1kg tube size
A
2.5 tube
5
Q
neonatal 1-2kg tube size
A
3 tube
6
Q
> 2kg neonate tube size
A
3.5 tube (same until about 1 year)
7
Q
neonatal tube depth
A
weight in kg + 6
8
Q
UAC depth
A
3 x BW + 9 (T6-T9)
9
Q
UVC depth
A
kg x 3 + 9 /2 + 1 + length of stump
10
Q
ETT suction depth
A
tube size + 5cm to the top number, plus .5