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===[[Intubation]] of Potential [[COVID-19]] Patients=== | ===[[Intubation]] of Potential [[COVID-19]] Patients=== | ||
''[[Prevention_of_COVID-19_transmission_in_the_healthcare_setting#Aerosol-Generating_Procedures|Aerosol-generating procedure: see this link for PPE recommendations and related precautions]]'' | ''[[Prevention_of_COVID-19_transmission_in_the_healthcare_setting#Aerosol-Generating_Procedures|Aerosol-generating procedure: see this link for PPE recommendations and related precautions]]'' | ||
*Use checklist if available (see example: File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf) | *Use checklist if available (see example: [[File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf]]) | ||
** Patient ideally in negative pressure room. Limit individuals in room to essential staff only. | ** Patient ideally in negative pressure room. Limit individuals in room to essential staff only. | ||
** PPE for all in room: N95, gown, gloves, eye shield | ** PPE for all in room: N95, gown, gloves, eye shield | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 23 March 2020
Intubation of Potential COVID-19 Patients
Aerosol-generating procedure: see this link for PPE recommendations and related precautions
- Use checklist if available (see example: File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf)
- Patient ideally in negative pressure room. Limit individuals in room to essential staff only.
- PPE for all in room: N95, gown, gloves, eye shield
- Minimum PPE for provider intubating: same as above (N95, gown, gloves, eye shield)
- Optional PPE for provider intubating: PAPR, double glove, double gown, shoe covers, buddy system for donning/doffing
- Use BVM with viral filter or avoid altogether, if possible
- Use sufficient paralytics to prevent coughing gagging
- Most experienced provider should perform intubation.
- Use video laryngoscopy to keep provider face further away from patient (afterwards, clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)