NeuroResidents
Intubation
Endotracheal Intubation Note
Date: ***
Time: ***
Indication: Respiratory distress / Altered mental status requiring airway protection
Resident Performing Procedure: ***
Supervising Attending: ***
A time-out was performed to confirm correct patient, procedure, and equipment. The patient was positioned supine. Sedation was achieved with *** and ***. Bag-valve-mask ventilation was initiated prior to intubation.
A MAC 3 blade was used to visualize the airway. A Grade 1 view of the vocal cords was obtained. A 7.5 mm endotracheal tube was advanced through the vocal cords under direct visualization. The stylet was removed.
End-tidal COâ‚‚ detection was confirmed by colorimetric change. Bilateral breath sounds were auscultated. The tube was secured at 23 cm at the teeth.
A chest radiograph was ordered to confirm tube position.
Estimated Blood Loss: 0 mL
Complications: None
Attending physician was present for the entire procedure.
The patient tolerated the procedure well.
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