Anaesthetists and other perioperative care providers are particularly at risk when providing respiratory care and tracheal intubation of patients with COVID-19. This includes emergency intubation of patients with COVID-19 induced respiratory compromise.
Attached are checklists for the preparation and procedure of intubation of a suspected COVID-19 patient.
Our intubation teams comprise 2 anaesthetists, an OPD and a fourth (Clean) runner. If called to an emergency intubation, the anaesthetists will grab:
- Emergency drugs
- PPE grab bag
- Airway grab bag
- Video laryngoscope
- Gum elastic bougie
- FONA kit
These are found on the trolley outside the COVID cupboard in the theatres corridor.
Please ensure you know where to find these before you start the shift.
