Endotracheal tube placement

This figure shows correct placement of an ETT in the trachea (panel A), as well as some possible incorrect placements (panels B, C, D, E, F).

(A) Correct placement, with the tip of the ETT 3 to 5 cm above the carina

(B) The tip of the ETT just above the vocal cords

(C) The cuff of the ETT just below the vocal cords

(D) The tip of the ETT close to the carina

(E) The tip of the ETT in a mainstem bronchus

(F) The ETT placed in the esophagus