The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

29. Ask a Fellow: Ace the Airway - Intubation

Jun 9, 2019
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Jessica Spence
Dr. Jessica Spence, an Anaesthetist and Critical Care fellow, discusses her approach to intubation, covering pre-intubation checklists, predictors of challenging airway, essential components for successful intubation, medication selection, use of paralytics, patient positioning, and the importance of team communication and thorough patient assessment
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Essentials for Successful Intubation
03:56 • 10min
3
Medication Selection for Intubation and Airway Management in the ICU
13:59 • 2min
4
Debating the Use of Paralytics in ICU Intubation
15:32 • 2min
5
Proper Patient Positioning for Successful Intubation
17:31 • 10min