Indications Unanticipated difficult intubation (Plan B) Known straightforward bag-mask ventilation but difficult laryngoscopy (anticipated difficult intubation) Contraindications Any possible difficulty with bag and mask ventilation (i.e can’t ventilate) High risk of aspiration airway abnormality Complications Failure Oesophageal intubation Desaturation Techniques you will Fibreoptic-assisted intubation via the Berman airway 1. The head and neck should be supported in the neutral position. Confirm adequate bag and mask ventilation then administer a muscle relaxant. 2. Insert the Berman airway as a conduit to aid ventilation and for the fibreoptic bronchoscope.
Indications Unanticipated difficult intubation (Plan B) Known straightforward bag-mask ventilation but difficult laryngoscopy (anticipated difficult intubation) Contraindications Any possible difficulty with bag and mask ventilation (i.e can’t ventilate) High risk of aspiration airway abnormality Complications Failure Oesophageal intubation Desaturation Techniques you will Fibreoptic-assisted intubation via the Berman airway 1. The head and neck should be supported in the neutral position. Confirm adequate bag and mask ventilation then administer a muscle relaxant. 2. Insert the Berman airway as a conduit to aid ventilation and for the fibreoptic bronchoscope.
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