Intubation Clerk Teaching & Assessment Template
Intubation
Clerk Teaching & Assessment Template
INTUBATION:
1.
Correctly assesses airway anatomy for ease of intubation
i.
Mouth opening
ii.
Dentition
iii.
C-Spine ROM
iv.
Mallampati score
v.
Thyromental distance
2.
Correctly chooses and checks equipment
i.
Mask
ii.
Oral airway
iii.
Rescue LMA
iv.
ETT
v.
Laryngoscope – direct, video
3. Correctly positions patient
i.
Tragus in line with sternal angle
ii.
Neck flexion
iii.
Atlanto-axial extension
iv.
Ramping, shoulder roll, doughnut as appropriate
v.
Ergonomically positioned for laryngoscopist
4. Correctly performs laryngoscopy
i.
Checks efficacy of bag mask ventilation
ii.
Achieve “sniffing” position
iii.
Correctly inserts laryngoscope, engaging thyroepiglottic
ligament
iv.
Compresses sublingual tissues, avoiding levering action
v.
Recognizes view of larynx
5. Correctly intubates
i.
Identifies glottic inlet, vocal cords
ii.
Successfully passes endotracheal tube through vocal
cords
iii.
Stops in the trachea, cuff inflated
iv.
Assesses placement – CO
2
, chest rise, misting,
auscultation
v.
Keeps work area clean (clean & dirty areas)
This template provides a structured approach to teaching and assessing intubation skills for medical clerks. It covers a comprehensive review of airway anatomy assessment, equipment selection and checks, patient positioning techniques, laryngoscopy procedures, and correct intubation steps. The template emphasizes the importance of proper technique and thorough evaluation throughout the intubation process. Clear images and detailed instructions aid in understanding and practicing the essential steps for successful intubation in clinical settings.
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Intubation Clerk Teaching & Assessment Template
INTUBATION: 1. Correctly assesses airway anatomy for ease of intubation i. ii. Dentition iii. C-Spine ROM iv. Mallampati score v. Mouth opening Thyromental distance 2. Correctly chooses and checks equipment i. ii. Oral airway iii. Rescue LMA iv. ETT v. Mask Laryngoscope direct, video
3. Correctly positions patient i. ii. Neck flexion iii. Atlanto-axial extension iv. Ramping, shoulder roll, doughnut as appropriate v. Tragus in line with sternal angle Ergonomically positioned for laryngoscopist 4. Correctly performs laryngoscopy i. ii. Achieve sniffing position iii. Correctly inserts laryngoscope, engaging thyroepiglottic ligament iv. Compresses sublingual tissues, avoiding levering action v. Checks efficacy of bag mask ventilation Recognizes view of larynx
5. Correctly intubates i. ii. Successfully passes endotracheal tube through vocal cords iii. Stops in the trachea, cuff inflated iv. Assesses placement CO2, chest rise, misting, auscultation v. Identifies glottic inlet, vocal cords Keeps work area clean (clean & dirty areas)
