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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
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Complete primary survey ... . pelvic binder, ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... environment Secondary survey
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Trauma Primary Survey ... indicated; expose neck ... to assess for neck ... chest: needle/finger ... Trauma #Primary #Survey
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
delivery • Pause surgery ... • Consider surgery ... replaced or its type ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... oedema; bronchial intubation
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Call for help (e.g ... . airway code) ... mortality w/o surgery ... ) by Nick Mark
Vortex Airway Approach Optimization Strategies

The Vortex approach includes five optimisation strategies which can be applied to
Vortex Airway Approach ... all the upper airway ... Manipulations: of head and neck ... Size and type: of ... #Intubation #Management
Scissor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for cutting tissue, suture, or for dissection. Scissors can be
Scissor Types - ... heavy tissue (e.g ... #Scissors #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Scalpel Blade Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for initial incision and cutting tissue. Consists of a
Scalpel Blade Types ... skin incisions, e.g ... used for making finer ... #scalpels #surgery ... #blades #comparison
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
delivery • Pause surgery ... • Confirm airway ... replaced or its type ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... exclude bronchial intubation