Airway Flashcards
1
Q
RSI Induction
A
Assuming exam reassuring
Equipment: -
Premeds: aspiration
Position: +/- reverse T, cricoid pressure
Pre O2: denitrogenate with 100% O2
Meds: lidocaine, propofol/etomidate, succinylcholine
Rapidly secure airway
Prepared to treat bronchospasm (not adequate depth of anesthesia to prevent)
2
Q
Induction of Difficult Airway for Elective Surgery
A
Awake FOI
Equipment: difficult airway Premeds: adequately anesthetize airway Position: - Pre O2: 100% Meds: +/- sedation
3
Q
Induction of Difficult Airway for Trauma
A
Equipment: difficult airway and surgeon Premeds: aspiration Position: reverse T, in-line stabilization, cricoid Pre O2: 100% Meds: lidocaine, ketamine
4
Q
General Intubation
A
Equipment +/- surgeon
Premeds (aspiration, albuterol, airway analgesia)
Position (reverse T, in-line stabilization, cricoid)
Pre O2
Meds