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INTUBATION
Muhammad Najib Aiman bin Nazeri
2011005
Supervisor : Asst. Prof. Dr. Syed Abdul Khaliq Syed Abd Hamid
OUTLINE
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Complications
• Equipment
• Methodology
• Videos
WHAT IS INTUBATION ?
• The insertion of a tube into the trachea through oral cavity for airway management
INDICATION
• When bag and mask ventilation or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is insufficient
• For prolonged positive pressure ventilation
• Direct suctioning of the trachea
• To maintain and protect airway
• Diaphragmatic hernia (newborn)
CONTRAINDICATION
EQUIPMENTS
Bag & mask with high Laryngoscope & Endotracheal tube Stylet (optional)
oxygen flow blades (ETT)
METHODOLOGY (PROCEDURE)
1. Introduce the blade between the tongue and the palate with left hand and advance to the back of the
tongue
2. When epiglottis is seen, lift blade upward and outward to visualize the vocal cords
3. Suck secretions if necessary
4. Using right hand, insert ETT from the right side of the infant’s mouth, a stylet may be
required
5. Insert the ETT when the vocal cords are opened till the desired ETT length
6. If intubation is not done within 20 seconds, the attempt should be aborted and
re-ventilate with bag and mask
METHODOLOGY (POST-PROCEDURE)
1. Once intubated, remove laryngoscope and hold the ETT firmly with left hand
2. Connect the ETT to the self-inflating bag and positive pressure ventilation
3. Confirm the ETT position by looking at the chest expansion and listen to lungs air entry
4. Secure the ETT with adhesive tape
5. Connect the ETT to the ventilator or resuscitation bag
6. Check chest radiograph
VIDEO
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