Direct Laryngoscopic Endotracheal Intubation

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Indications: Airway Compromise

Provider: Self

Due to emergent nature of impending airway loss, emergency consent invoked. The need for airway intervention was determined and the preparation for intubation was obtained. The patient was pre-oxygenated as much as possible. Crash cart, suction, multiple tube sizes and blades, and secondary measures such as video laryngoscopy and cricothyroidotomy supplies were available. The patient was induces via RSI. See nursing notes. Using DL, the vocal cords were easily visible. A [7.5]mm ET tube was placed and visualized passing the cords. The cuff was inflated. Fog was seen in the tube and bilateral breath sounds were present after the tube was placed. Colorimetric CO2 confirmation obtained. A post-procedural chest X-ray confirmed tube placement. There were no major complications.

Time spent: 5 min