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Ultrasound and a New Videobronchoscopic Technique to Measure the Subglottic Diameter.

Authors :
Giguere, Chantal M.
Manoukian, John J.
Patenaude, Yves
Platt, Robert
Source :
Journal of Otolaryngology. Sep/Oct2000, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p290. 9p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Evaluates the capability of the B-mode ultrasound (US) and the videobronchoscopic (VB) techniques in measuring the subglottic lumen diameter by comparing them with the gold standard corresponding caliper measurements. Convergent values in the measurements using US and caliper, as well as VB and caliper measurements; Positive relationship between the measurements based on the Pearson's correlation coefficient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03816605
Volume :
29
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Otolaryngology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5361394