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Proposed Code Blue Algorithms for Difficult Airway Head and Neck Patients

Proposed Code Blue Algorithms for Difficult Airway Head and Neck Patients. Difficult Airway Code Blue Algorithm: Patient with Trach or T-tube. Recently Decannulated trach [Dressing over trach site]. 1. Attempt to reInsert Trach or ETT into stoma 2. Atempt oral or nasal intubation

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Proposed Code Blue Algorithms for Difficult Airway Head and Neck Patients

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  1. Proposed Code Blue Algorithms for Difficult Airway Head and Neck Patients

  2. Difficult Airway Code Blue Algorithm: Patient with Trach or T-tube Recently Decannulated trach [Dressing over trach site] 1. Attempt to reInsertTrach or ETT into stoma 2. Atempt oral or nasal intubation 3. Insert LMA 4. Cricothyrotomy VENTILATE Via Trach Confirm with CO2 Monitoring Trach Patient: 1. Remove inner cannula & suction distal airway, insert new inner cannula 2. Remove trachand insert ETT into stoma T-Tube Patient: 1. Suction T-tube and apply adaptor from end of ETT (6.0 – 8.0) to T-tube for ventilation 2. Remove T-tube using a hemostat and insert a trach or ETT Atempt oral or nasal intubation, LMA, or cricothyrotomy if above ineffective Non-functioning Trach or Tracheal T-Tube Present VENTILATE Via Trach Confirm with CO2 Monitoring Patient with History of Difficult Intubation/ Sign Posted at HOB VENTILATE Via Airway Confirm with CO2 Monitoring 1. Direct laryngoscopy with oral or nasal intubation 2. Glidescope intubation 3. Insert LMA 4. Cricothyrotomy

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