ANAESTHETICS AND AIRWAY
COVID AIRWAY
PromptStrategies to reduce viral transmission during intubation
ResponseNegative pressure room with the minimal (3) intubation providers only
Full PPE including N95 mask
Use most experienced intubator
Videolaryngoscope
Avodi ventilating using open circuit
Preoxygenate with BVM with viral filter and 2 hand grip on mask for tight seal
Clamping of ETT whenever disconnected
Use of inline suction device
Adequate sedation and paralysis to mnimise coughing.
Full PPE including N95 mask
Use most experienced intubator
Videolaryngoscope
Avodi ventilating using open circuit
Preoxygenate with BVM with viral filter and 2 hand grip on mask for tight seal
Clamping of ETT whenever disconnected
Use of inline suction device
Adequate sedation and paralysis to mnimise coughing.