Template:COVID-19 intubation

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)