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What is the first step in the Difficult Airway Algorithm?
What is the first step in the Difficult Airway Algorithm?
Determine if a difficult airway is predicted.
What should be done if a difficult airway is not predicted?
What should be done if a difficult airway is not predicted?
The airway is not considered difficult, and no further actions are needed.
What are the two pathways the algorithm indicates after confirming a difficult airway?
What are the two pathways the algorithm indicates after confirming a difficult airway?
Call for assistance or determine if forced to act.
What action should be taken if there is failure to maintain oxygenation?
What action should be taken if there is failure to maintain oxygenation?
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If BMV is predicted to be unsuccessful, what subsequent actions should be considered?
If BMV is predicted to be unsuccessful, what subsequent actions should be considered?
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What does RSI stand for, and when should it be utilized according to the algorithm?
What does RSI stand for, and when should it be utilized according to the algorithm?
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What should be assessed after the success of the awake look/intubation?
What should be assessed after the success of the awake look/intubation?
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What is the final step if forced to act and the one best intubation attempt fails?
What is the final step if forced to act and the one best intubation attempt fails?
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What does PIM stand for and when is it utilized in the algorithm?
What does PIM stand for and when is it utilized in the algorithm?
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In the context of this flowchart, why is it important to consult appropriate medical standards?
In the context of this flowchart, why is it important to consult appropriate medical standards?
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Study Notes
Difficult Airway Algorithm
- Difficult airway predicted: Initiate the algorithm if a difficult airway is anticipated.
- Call for assistance: Alert additional personnel if a difficult airway is predicted..
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Forced to act? A decision point for if they should force intubation.
- No: Proceed to giving RSI drugs.
- Yes: Proceed to failure to maintain oxygenation steps.
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Failure to maintain oxygenation?
- No: Proceed with checking if BMV or EGD is predicted to be successful.
- Yes: Proceed to Failed airway steps
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BMV or EGD predicted to be successful?
- No: Proceed with checking if awake look/intubation is successful
- Yes: Proceed to intubation predicted to be successful steps.
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Awake look/intubation successful?
- No: Proceed with video laryngoscope, flexible laryngoscopy, extraglottic device, or cricothyrotomy.
- Yes: Proceed to intubation predicted to be successful steps
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Intubation predicted to be successful?
- No: Proceed with checking if physiology is OK;
- Yes: Proceed to Physiology OK?
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Physiology OK? (No apnea intolerance or rapid desaturation)
- No: Proceed with PIM or RSI.
- Yes: Proceed with RSI with double setup.
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One best attempt successful?
- No: Proceed to Failed airway steps
- Yes: Proceed to PIM.
- Failed airway: Proceed to the appropriate algorithm for the next steps.
- PIM or RSI: A choice between postintubation management or rapid sequence intubation.
- Go to main algorithm: Proceed to the main airway algorithm if the initial algorithm's step results in further actions.
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Test your knowledge on the Difficult Airway Algorithm with this quiz. It covers critical decision points and procedures to handle difficult intubations effectively. Assess your understanding and readiness in managing airway emergencies.
