Airway Management

Question 1

If a patient has suspected increased ICP and needs to be intubated, what sedatives are the best?

Answer 1

Thiopental and Etomidate

Question 2

If a patient is suspected to have increased ICP and needs intubated what are best pretreatment drugs?

Answer 2

Lidocaine and Opioids, reduce stimulation from intubation and limits increase in ICP

Question 3

What are the indications for intubation of a patient?

Answer 3

1. Failure of ventilation or oxygenation
2. Inability to maintain or protect the airway
3. Potential for deterioration based on the
   patient’s clinical presentation
4. Delivery of treatment
5. Patient saftey and protection (if C-spine + Agitated)