RSI Acronyms Flashcards

1
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Moans- difficult BVM

A
Mask Seal
Obesity/obstruction
Age >55
No Teeth
Stiff
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Lemon- indicates difficult laryngoscopy/intubation

A
Look externally
Evaluate 3-3-2
Mallampati
Obstruction/Obesity
Neck Mobility
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3
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RODS-Difficulty placing extra-glottic device

A

Restricted mouth opening
Obstruction of upper airway, larynx or below
Disrupted/Distorted Airway
Stiff -lungs/cervical spine

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4
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SHORT- indicates difficult Cricothyrotomy

A
Surgery
Hematoma
Obesity
Radiation distortion or other deformity
Tumor
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5
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DOPE

A

Dislodged tube
Obstruction
Pneumothorax
Equipment Failure

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6
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7 P’s

A
Preparation
Preoxygenation
Pretreatment
Paralysis with induction
Positioning airway
Placement with proof
Post intubation management
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7
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Tube Confirmation

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E- Etco2 reading
M-measure tube depth/size
S-SPo2
B-Bilateral Breath Sounds
R-Rise/Fall of chest
E-Esophageal Detection
A-Absent Breath Sounds
T-Tube Misting
H-Hospital Confirmation
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