Airway Flashcards
1
Q
Igel
A
Small amount of lube on back of igel
Weight based
Fully deflate beforehand
2
Q
NPG airway
A
Female 6-7
Male 7-8
Tip of nose to earlobe
3
Q
OPG airway
A
Corner of mouth to tragus
Use tongue depressor if needed
Insert and then rotate 180’
4
Q
Intubation
A
Hold laryngoscope with left hand
Aim to have tip of laryngoscope between tongue & epiglottis Approach tube at right corner of mouth
May need to do a slight twist to advance tube over bougie
Advance to 22cm
Secure with tape