Basic Airway Equipment for Intubation
Learn about the equipment and supplies necessary for intubating a patient.
Learning Objectives
Recall and list the essential airway equipment required to prepare for patient intubation prior to laryngoscopy.
Explain the purpose and proper sizing principles of masks, oral airways, and nasal airways used for ventilation during intubation preparation.
Demonstrate correct preparation and setup of intubation equipment, including airway adjunct placement and laryngoscope readiness, in a simulated clinical scenario.
Differentiate between laryngoscope blade types and endotracheal tube options to select the most appropriate equipment based on patient age and airway anatomy.
Assess the accuracy of endotracheal tube size, cuff integrity, placement depth, and confirmation methods to ensure effective and safe intubation.
Author(s)
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Wolbrink TA. Basic Airway Equipment for Intubation. 7/2015. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3150/basic-airway-equipment-for-intubation.