WLAVA:COVID19 ED Airway

Last Updated: 5/24/20

COVID AIRWAY INTUBATIONS

• Reference document:
  • File:COVID intubation guideline update 3.30.20.pdf

AIRWAY SUPPLIES

• Airway carts are located across charge nurse station. These have PAPR, PPE, and airway equipment including viral filters.
• Code is 1212
• In an airway emergency - grab cart, new Red Airway Box from Med room, Aerosol Box
• Glidescope Go Blades:
  • We are running low on the S4 blades (larger blades).
  • Please consider using the S3 blades instead as it is unclear when we will receive a resupply of this.
  • Jonie has some in her office if needed to safeguard them from being stolen.
• PAPR, belt, tube, and hood are REUSABLE only the plastic cover over breathing tube is disposable.
• Clean PAPR hoods thoroughly with sani-wipes when doffing to decease pathogens.
• PAPRs and the Paprs hoods will be cleaned by SPS so after you are done using it, place in a biohazard bag and leave it in the dirty Utility room of the actual Unit where you intubated.
  • Contact SPS M-F 41811, Weekends 310-987-8710 or 323-497-4585. They will pick up, clean and deliver back to ED.

BASIC TECHNIQUE TO TEMPORARILY SECURING AN ET TUBE

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SECURING AN ET TUBE WHILE USING AN AIRWAY BOX

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DEMONSTRATION OF USING A PONCHO WHILE INTUBATING

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Other WLA VA Pages

• WLAVA: COVID19 ED Operational Updates
• WLAVA: Enhanced Screening Tent
• EST Provider Orientation
• WLA VA PPE Main Information Page
• WLAVA:Enhanced Screening Tent Telehealth