Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube 
 - Confirm bilateral breath sounds 
 - End tidal C02 
 - Chest X-ray 
 - Adjust tube depth if needed  
Breathing
 - Initial vent settings 
 - Obtain ABG 
 - Titrate vent settings accordingly 
Circulation
 - Repeat vitals 
 - Push dose pressors PRN 
Other
 - Aspiration precautions 
 - Analgesia first 
 - Sedation PRN (avoid benzos) 

By Andra Farcas, MD and Andrew Pirotte, MD

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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