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

Intubation Equipment List
 • Appropriately sized tracheal tube with subglottic suction
Circuit with HME filter ... Altemative suprglottic airways ... Emergency front of neck ... airway kit (scalpel ... Checklist #Supplies #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... ETT x2 sizes, Blade ... 30 degrees - Nick ... #checklist #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Hood to cover neck ... Laryngoscope & Blade ... iBookCC #COVID19 #Intubation ... SARSCoV2 #Management #CriticalCare
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 ... chest: needle/finger ... for more severe bleeds
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Free flowing IV, EKG ... ETT x2 sizes, Blade ... 30 degrees - Nick ... #checklist #criticalcare