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Table 5 A comparison of DUS results with the capnography results

From: The diagnostic accuracy of an inclusive three-window ultrasonography assessment for the rapid authentication of endotracheal tube position in RICU

DUS

Capnography results

Total

P value

Tracheal positive

Esophageal negative

n

(%)

n

(%)

Tracheal (Positive)

TP = 74

92.5%

FP = 3

15.0%

77

 < 0.001a

Esophageal (Negative)

FN = 6

7.5%

TN = 17

85.0%

23

Total

80

20

n = 100

 
  1. DUS Diaphragm motion ultrasonography; data are presented as number and percentage (%) (n No. of patients, TP True positives, FP False positives, FN False negatives, TN True negatives
  2. aFisher’s exact test