Ped Intubation/airway manage

Question 1

How long should intubation attempts be?

Answer 1

30s when possible, adequate ventilation and oxygenation should be maintained between attempts

Question 2

Intubation equipment

Answer 2

1. PPE
2. Sxn equipment
3. O2 source
4. Manual resuscitator and mask
5. Laryngoscope handle + blade
6. Supraglottic airways (OPA, LMA, NPA)
7. Adhesive, scissors, airway tapes
8. CMAC with appropriate blade
9. EtCO2
10. Stethoscope
11. Difficult airway equipment
12. additional stylet, syringe, lube, Magill forceps, shoulder roll

Question 3

What is apart of the difficult airway equipment cart?

Answer 3

• Bougie
• Quicktrach
• Glidescope w/appropriate blade
• ENK oxygenator and IV catheter
• Atomizer and Lidocaine ampule
• Trach tray