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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