Failed Intubation Drill (Paediatric)
 
Unsuccessful Intubation
During: Un-Assisted Intubation / IFS / RSI
Unable to see vocal cords during initial laryngoscopy
       
Insert OP Airway and ventilate with 100% O2
       
Reattempt intubation using bougie with blind placement of ETT over bougie
       
Is there objective confirmation of tracheal placement using EtCO2?
  No       Yes
Immediately remove ETT, insert OPA and ventilate with 100% O2
   
Continue Management in accordance with relevant CPG
  No        
Able to ventilate and oxygenate?
  No       Yes
Insert LMA
       
           
Able to ventilate and oxygenate?
   
If sedation drugs administered allow these to wear off and Pt to resume normal respiration
Yes  
  No        
Only if specifcally accredited in this skill