4 results
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
Bilateral finger ... • Scissors or saw ... bleeding vessels, lung ... emergency #trauma #checklist ... #thoracic
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Checklist Personal ... using BVM: Hold mask ... don't actively bag ... #Intubation #Checklist
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
Use 2 fingers to ... protect the lung ... Hand crank & long ... emergency #trauma #checklist ... #thoracic
Post-Intubation Pre-Departure Checklist - COVID19
1. If intubated, CONFIRM ETT PLACEMENT -> EtCO2
   - If
Pre-Departure Checklist ... - COVID19 1. ... TRANSPORT + HiOX mask ... O2 tank, BVM + filter ... chart in plastic bag