Tracheal Diameter Predicts Double-Lumen Tube Size: A Method for Selecting Left Double-Lumen Tubes

@article{Brodsky1996TrachealDP,
  title={Tracheal Diameter Predicts Double-Lumen Tube Size: A Method for Selecting Left Double-Lumen Tubes},
  author={Jay B Brodsky and Alex Macario and J. B. D. Mark},
  journal={Anesthesia \& Analgesia},
  year={1996},
  volume={82},
  pages={861-864.}
}
Linear regression analysis (method of least squares) was used to evaluate tracheal width as related to patient height, weight, and age. The relationship between gender and tracheal width was assessed with analysis of variance. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. 
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