Skills Flashcards
1
Q
Intubation 6 P’s
A
Prepare Preoxygenate Positioning Placement of tube Proof of placement Post intubation management
2
Q
Intubation
Contraindications
A
Trismus Epiglottitis/Croup Airway maintained by basic measures Carcinoma of upper respirtoru tract Unable to perform within 20 secs Patient able to maintain own airway
3
Q
Intubation Preparation
A
20mL syringe Magill Foreceps ET Tube Stethoscope Suction Yankeur BVM OPA Laryngoscope Handle/Bulb Larnygoscope Blade Oxygen Catheter Mount / CO2 Detector KY Gel Stylet / Bougie
4
Q
Intubation
Patient Preparation
A
Look Evaluate 3:3:2 Mallampati Observe Neck
5
Q
Intubation Complications
A
Intubation of right bronchus Laryngospasm Oesophageal Intubation Occlusion of cuff against carina Kink in tube Potentially occlusive reducing airway Induced Bradycardia, Inability to perform Slipping out Tube blocked by blood/vomit Equipment failure
6
Q
Intubation
Proof of placement
A
Visualise tube passing cords Misting in tube EtCO2 35 - 45mmHg on Monitor Chest rise and fall Bilaterally Auscultation 5 points
