Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation by J. Nagler, et al. | OPENPediatrics

Dr. Josh Nagler discusses all the relevant information needed to successfully perform pediatric orotracheal intubation. He reviews the indications and contraindications for performing an intubation, the relevant anatomy of the upper airway and larynx and the required equipment needed at the bedside. Using simulation and animations, Dr. Nagler describes the proper procedure for intubating a patient and the potential complications and pitfalls that may occur. Finally, he outlines proper aftercare for an intubated patient. Initial publication: December 9, 2019. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu