Airway Intubation Checklist GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT x2 sizes, Blade x2, OPA, Suction, Video scope, LMA, Ventilator, Cric kit, Bougie, Don PPE, Capnograph PLAN o Assess for difficult airway (LEMON) o Anticipate risks (HOpI killers) o Approach: RSI / DSI / Awake o Pre-Medication and Paralytics o Primary and secondary airway plan o Emergency plan/Cric preparations PREPARATION/INDUCTION o Position patient, adjust height of bed o De-nitrogenation o Push medications and wait VISUALIZATION/TUBE PLACEMENT o Insert Laryngoscope o “Call the view” and suction if needed o Adjust view if needed o Place tube, withdraw stylete CONFIRMATION o Auscultate o Capnography o Repeat DL/VL if uncertain POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT o Secure ETT o Reassess hemodynamics and oxygenation o Analgesia/Sedation plan o Ventilator settings o Connect in-line suction o Place NG/OG Tube o ABG (ideally at least 10 min post intubation) o Chest radiograph (ideally post NG placement) o HOB > 30 degrees - Nick Mark MD @nickmmark #intubation #checklist #criticalcare #airway #management #procedure
