Laryngoscopy Flashcards
1
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Laryngoscopy - indications
A
Altered conscious state patient requiring inspection of the airway
2
Q
Laryngoscopy - contraindications
A
NIL
3
Q
Laryngoscopy - how to measure
A
Base of blade from the middle incisor to within 1cm of angle of jaw
4
Q
Laryngoscopy - procedure
A
Laryngoscopy in left hand, insert into right side of patients mouth and sweep tongue to the left, advancing to visualise epiglottis and place blade in vallecula groove, exert a lifting force along the blade
