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* Use [[BVM]] with viral filter or avoid BVM altogether, if possible
* Use [[BVM]] with viral filter or avoid BVM altogether, if possible
* Use [[RSI]] to prevent coughing gagging; consider higher dosing of paralytics.
* Use [[RSI]] to prevent coughing gagging; consider higher dosing of paralytics.
* Most experienced provider should perform intubation
* Upper airway edema may be present leading to difficult intubations
*Use video laryngoscopy to keep provider face further away from patient (afterwards, clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)
*Use video laryngoscopy to keep provider face further away from patient (afterwards, clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)

Latest revision as of 12:35, 16 January 2021

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)
  • Use BVM with viral filter or avoid BVM altogether, if possible
  • Use RSI to prevent coughing gagging; consider higher dosing of paralytics.
  • Use video laryngoscopy to keep provider face further away from patient (afterwards, clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)