Abstract:Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the maximal endotracheal insertion length by measuring the larynx to carina (L–C) distance by means of CT. An additional objective was to establish certain anatomical landmarks to optimise the process of endotracheal intubation (ETI). Methods Head, neck and thoracic CT images from adult cats at a single referral hospital between 2013 and 2020 were retrospectively evaluated. After standardising and identifying key markers (larynx, carina and first rib) the L–C, … Show more
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