Tubes and lines Flashcards
1
Q
What is the correct location for the tip of an ETT?
A
Between T1 and T3 or
4/5 cm above the carina
2
Q
Where should the tip of an NG tube sit?
A
10cm past the gastro-oesophageal junction
3
Q
Where should the tip of a UAC sit?
A
Descending thoracic aorta (T6-T11)
or
below the renal arteries but must be above the bifurcation (L4)
4
Q
Where should the tip of a UVC sit?
A
Atriocaval junction
or
IVC, hepatic vein, ductus venosus
