<p>Accurate confirmation of endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is critical in neonatal resuscitation. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for confirming ETT placement in neonates. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library through May 2025. Eligible studies included neonates (&lt;28 days) and compared POCUS with gold-standard confirmation (capnography, chest radiography, or direct laryngoscopy). Diagnostic performance was pooled using a bivariate random-effects model. Thirteen studies (930 neonates) met inclusion criteria. POCUS showed pooled sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 59%, with an area under the SROC curve of 92%. tracheal placement was confirmed in 99%, and esophageal misplacement detected in 4%. Subgroup analysis indicated higher accuracy by neonatologists and with linear transducers. POCUS offers a rapid, radiation-free method for confirming neonatal ETT placement. Broader implementation requires standardized techniques and operator training.</p>

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Diagnostic accuracy of real‑time point-of-care tracheal ultrasonography for the confirmation of proper endotracheal tube placement in neonatal acute care settings: a systematic review and diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis

  • Mohammed Alsabri,
  • Eslam Abady,
  • Mohammed Tarek Hasan,
  • Shree Rath,
  • Ahmed Bostamy Elsnhory,
  • Khaled Abouelmagd,
  • Abdelrahman M. Tawfik,
  • Ibrahim Qattea,
  • Aysha Hasan

摘要

Accurate confirmation of endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is critical in neonatal resuscitation. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for confirming ETT placement in neonates. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library through May 2025. Eligible studies included neonates (<28 days) and compared POCUS with gold-standard confirmation (capnography, chest radiography, or direct laryngoscopy). Diagnostic performance was pooled using a bivariate random-effects model. Thirteen studies (930 neonates) met inclusion criteria. POCUS showed pooled sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 59%, with an area under the SROC curve of 92%. tracheal placement was confirmed in 99%, and esophageal misplacement detected in 4%. Subgroup analysis indicated higher accuracy by neonatologists and with linear transducers. POCUS offers a rapid, radiation-free method for confirming neonatal ETT placement. Broader implementation requires standardized techniques and operator training.