measuring maximum length of insertion for suctioning

[VentMedic]

VentMedic may know this one. It was once argued to never insert a suction cath. past the end of the ET tube. Is that still something discussed? I might have missed that in an earlier post.

For kids that is the general rule.

For adults some text books use the terminology of "1 cm past the tip". And, others say until resistance is met.

I just don't like Oregon's phrasing of "advance as far as possible". Especially, with the FD lack of understanding of some basic ALS principles, (See Naples FD thread), there could be a lot read into that.

For intubation, with kids and babies, I put my finger at the desired level and am careful not to go deeper. For adults, I grap about 1- 2 cm more than what I think will be the correct placement.