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===Specific Considerations during Intubation of [[COVID-19]] Patients===
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* High risk procedure for aeresolization
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** Patient ideally in negative pressure room. Limit individuals in room to essential staff only.      
 
** PPE for all in room: N95, gown, gloves, eye shield
===[[Special:MyLanguage/Intubation|Intubation]] of Potential [[Special:MyLanguage/COVID-19#Management|COVID-19]] Patients=== <!--T:1-->
** Minimum PPE for provider intubating: same as above (N95, gown, gloves, eye shield)
 
** Optional PPE for provider intubating: PAPR, double glove, double gown, shoe covers, buddy system for donning/doffing
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* Use BVM with viral filter or avoid altogether, if possible
'''[[Prevention_of_COVID-19_transmission_in_the_healthcare_setting#Aerosol-Generating_Procedures|Aerosol-generating procedure: see this link for PPE recommendations and related precautions]]'''
* Use sufficient paralytics to prevent coughing gagging
*Use checklist if available (see example: [[File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf|File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf]])
* Most experienced provider should perform intubation.  
* Use [[Special:MyLanguage/BVM|BVM]] with viral filter or avoid BVM altogether, if possible
*Use video laryngoscopy so you’re face is further away. (clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)
* Use [[Special:MyLanguage/RSI|RSI]] to prevent coughing gagging; consider higher dosing of paralytics.
* Ventilate using [[EBQ:ARDSnet_Trial |ARDSnet protocol]]
*Use video laryngoscopy to keep provider face further away from patient (afterwards, clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)
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Intubation of Potential COVID-19 Patients

Aerosol-generating procedure: see this link for PPE recommendations and related precautions

  • Use checklist if available (see example: File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf)
  • Use BVM with viral filter or avoid BVM altogether, if possible
  • Use RSI to prevent coughing gagging; consider higher dosing of paralytics.
  • Use video laryngoscopy to keep provider face further away from patient (afterwards, clean with grey wipes, observe 3 min wet time)
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