The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast Mini Episode: Can't See the Cords
Apr 11, 2024
Explore the need for adapting strategies in airway management to overcome intubation difficulties. Learn about using video laryngoscopy with a bougie, blade variations, and rescue airway equipment. Discover the importance of adaptability and humility in managing airway challenges.
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Intubation Preparation and First Attempt
- Prepare equipment, positioning, pre-oxygenation, and rescue airway.
- Use VL with bougie, or hyperangulated blade with rigid stylet.
Troubleshooting Intubation
- If intubation fails, reassess patient and situation, and change at least one thing.
- Don't be afraid to use a superglottic airway or ask for help.
Pediatric Trauma Case
- Speaker 0 describes a pediatric trauma case where they couldn't intubate despite good visualization.
- They deferred to a colleague with more pediatric experience.