UMEM Educational Pearls

Question

A neck ultrasound is performed during endotracheal intubation. What is labeled "A", what is labeled "B" and what's the diagnosis?

Answer

Answer:

A: Trachea

B: Esophagus

This is an esophageal intubation! Take out the tube and try again. Check out this podcast for more on the technique from my good friends at the ultrasound podcast

Here's a summary:

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