Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Tuesday May 27, 2008
7 "Ps" of intubation


In response to our pearl from yesterday on
5 'P' Philosophy, we received following email. We are presenting it as a pearl today

I read with interest you post today with 5 'Ps' for Critical Care procedure. Actually, its true for any procedure anwhere. I always teach my residents and fellows, 7 "Ps" of intubation.

  1. Pre-oxygenate the patient
  2. Prepare the equipments
  3. Put down (sedate) the patient
  4. Paralyse the patient
  5. Place the tube
  6. Placement confirmation (via auscultation, EZcap or CXR)
  7. Pen down (document) the procedure

wmoore237@hotmail.com

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