What is the MOST definitive way to control the airway in an unconscious adult patient?A….

➤ How do clinicians confirm correct endotracheal tube placement?
Waveform capnography is the gold standard because it shows sustained CO2 on exhalation. Providers also check bilateral chest rise, breath sounds, absence of gastric noises, tube condensation, and correct depth at the teeth. A chest x‑ray then verifies tip location relative to the carina for definitive positioning.