Pediatric Airway Management Part 1: The Anxiety Outweighs the Difficulty
This podcast is brought to you by the letter “U”. Pediatric intubations are Uncommon, use Unusual equipment sizes, and can be Upsetting cases. It’s no surprise that these cases can cause a great deal of anxiety. So let’s talk about the steps we can take to set ourselves and our patients up for success the next time we have to manage a pediatric airway.
References
The lecture version with slides– Under “April 2020: COVID-19” link at the bottom (ACEP membership required)
How common are pediatric intubations?
Preparation is key! Get a weight or use a length based resuscitation tape
In a pinch? Use the ear to size your LMA.
No routine premeds, but have them around
The first debate: Ketamine vs Etomidate
The second debate: Succinylcholine vs. Rocuronium