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Evaluation and comparison of oral endotracheal tube depth prediction formulas in children with scoliosis: a retrospective study

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  • Yangyang Zhang

  • Peng Gao

  • Qingshui Zheng

  • Bo Zhu

  • June 1, 2026

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    The study evaluated pediatric endotracheal tube (ETT) depth prediction methods in children with scoliosis undergoing corrective surgery.

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    Height was the strongest predictor of ETT depth, with the Height/10 + 5 formula showing the smallest mean absolute error.

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    Regression-derived formulas improved prediction accuracy but did not outperform the Height/10 + 5 formula in this cohort.

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    Tracheal length measured by x-ray had limited predictive power and should only be used as an adjunct in determining ETT depth.

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    The findings aim to enhance anesthesiologists' ability to predict intubation depth in children with scoliosis, addressing a significant evidence gap.

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Evaluation and comparison of oral endotracheal tube depth prediction formulas in children with scoliosis: a retrospective study

  • by Yangyang Zhang, Peng Gao, Qingshui Zheng, Bo Zhu

  • June 1, 2026

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