Template:COVID-19 intubation: Difference between revisions
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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. | ||
*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)