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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Epiglottis is longer ... proportionally larger • Neck ... Risk of mainstem intubation ... #Comparison #Differences ... #CriticalCare #Intubation
COVID-19 Patient Intubation Checklist and Supplies

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
Circuit with HME filter ... and equipment e.g ... Altemative suprglottic airways ... Emergency front of neck ... airway kit (scalpel
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... for difficult airway ... and secondary airway ... 30 degrees - Nick
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
and systemic, e.g ... . pelvic binder, ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... . insulation, heat
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
applied) A - Airway ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... injury/airway threat ... chest: needle/finger
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
Check optimal airway ... expertise e.g. ... Prepare for Front of Neck ... positioned with full neck ... CICO #Intubate #Intubation
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
pressure-limited circuit (e.g ... mask position, neck ... Call for help Intubation ... • Intubation ... • Limit intubation
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Hood to cover neck ... dose paralytic (e.g ... at least 1.2 mg/kg ... iBookCC #COVID19 #Intubation
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
If no advanced airway ... Advanced Airway: ... • Endotracheal intubation ... Once advanced airway ... arterial pressure waves
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Epilepticus • Assess airway ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... acid 20-40 mg/kg ... Third-line therapy: • Intubation ... IV at 1-5 mg/kg