Author(s):
Praveen Kumar Jaiswal, Neha Thakur, Deepali Rawat, Aradhana Kukreti, Akbar Nawaz
Email(s):
jaiswalprav@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00054 
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Praveen Kumar Jaiswal1*, Neha Thakur1, Deepali Rawat2, Aradhana Kukreti3, Akbar Nawaz4
1Assistant Professor, Graphic Era College of Nursing, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun.
2Assistant Professor, SGRR College of Nursing, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun.
3Assistant Professor, Graphic Era College of Nursing, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun.
4Professor, Graphic Era College of Nursing, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
An essential part of managing a critically ill patient's airway is inserting an endotracheal tube (ETT). To guarantee airway patency, sufficient oxygenation, and ventilation while avoiding complications like hypoxia, aspiration, or ventilator-associated pneumonia, the ETT must be positioned correctly and securely. Early detection of tube migration or malposition during intensive care unit (ICU) rounds depends on the systematic evaluation of ETT position using external inspection, auscultation, laryngoscopy, aspiration, pulse oximetry, and radiographic confirmation. Frequent inspection improves patient safety, lowers the possibility of an unintentional extubation, and encourages interdisciplinary cooperation between medical professionals. Notwithstanding its advantages, depending only on bedside examination has drawbacks, making the use of supplementary instruments like chest radiography or ultrasonography necessary for precise confirmation.
Cite this article:
Praveen Kumar Jaiswal, Neha Thakur, Deepali Rawat, Aradhana Kukreti, Akbar Nawaz. Critical Care Vigilance: Inspecting ET Tube Position in ICU Rounds. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;14(3):263-5. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00054
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Praveen Kumar Jaiswal, Neha Thakur, Deepali Rawat, Aradhana Kukreti, Akbar Nawaz. Critical Care Vigilance: Inspecting ET Tube Position in ICU Rounds. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;14(3):263-5. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00054 Available on: https://ijneronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-3-19
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