Transverse views of the lower anterior neck. The aim is to visualise the trachea and oesophagus, so that during tracheal intubation, inadvertent oesophageal intubation may be identified and immediately corrected.
Airway
DL Terminated
Why direct laryngoscopy is scheduled for termination.
Tracheostomy
This is the LITFL CCC master page for tracheostomy — follow the links for further discussion of the following:
Ventilator Alarms
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Nebulizers
A nebulizer (aerosol generator, atomizer, nebulizing humidifier) emits water in the form of an aerosol mist (water vapor plus particulate water); include small or large volume delivery systems
Nasopharyngeal airway
Reviewed and revised 7 February 2017 OVERVIEW Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) or nasal trumpet USE Can provide an airway in patients with an intact gag reflex, trismus or oral trauma Facilitate suctioning in patients with a weak cough DESCRIPTION Soft, flexible anatomically designed airway adjunct Sized by measuring from the tip of the patient’s nose to […]
Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
McCoy Laryngoscope Blade
McCoy Laryngoscope Blade: laryngoscope blade with adjustable hinged tip; improved visualisation of the cords in the setting of a difficult intubation
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