Indications and preparation for endotracheal intubation
- Introduction...
- 1. Indications for...
- 2. Equipments requ...
- 3. Equipments requ...
- 4. Laryngoscope bl...
- 5. Selecting endot...
- 6. Additional item...
- 7. Tip to lip dist...
- 8. Key messages...
Introduction
DR. JAGJIT DALAL
MD, DM (Neonatology)
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
PGIMS, Rohtak
1. Indications for intubation
► Ineffective BMV - not resulting in adequate clinical
improvement
► Prolonged PPV
► Along with chest compressions
► Surfactant administration (INSURE)
► Special situation:
♦ Diaphragmatic hernia
2. Equipments required
3. Equipments required
4. Laryngoscope blades selection
► No. 1 for full term
► No. 0 for preterm / LBW
► No. 00 for extremely preterm (optional)
5. Selecting endotracheal tube
6. Additional items
7. Tip to lip distance (6+wt.in kg) depth of insertion
8. Key messages
► Endotracheal intubation should be well planned
► Intubation should be done under monitoring with pulse
oximeter
► Size and depth of insertion should be determined before
intubation