Basics and Planning

Question 1

Plan A assumes that you can visualize the ____ and passan ETT through the _____ using conventional
equipment (sniff position; Mac 3 or Miller 3; dorsal
laryngeal pressure).

Answer 1

glottis

glottis

Question 2

Plan B could involve obtaining a _______ of
glottis using a different technique. (i.e. using a different blade,

Answer 2

direct view

Question 3

Plan C could establish the airway
without viewing the _____ because all you may see is the ______.

Answer 3

glottis

epiglottis

(i.e. establish airway using the ETT introducer.)

Question 4

If plan C doesnt work, then Plan D could also involve establishing the
airway viewing the glottis ______ by using what tools?

Answer 4

indirectly

Glidescope or FFOB

Question 5

So basicly, use forward thinking to plan for a difficult airway. Use your airway exam & assessment to guide your A,B,C,D planning. Use timely implementation of the plans.

Answer 5

happy planning !!!!