Endotracheal intubation procedure
ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION
INDICATION: HYPOXIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE
SEDATION : 200mcg Fentanyl and 9mg of versed
Procedure:
Using a size 4 Macintosh blade direct laryngoscopy was performed.
Vocal cords were visualized.
A size 7.5 ETT was used and passed between the vocal cords.
ETT placement was confirmed by good precipitation in the ETT, B/L breath sounds, Positive color change on capnography and improved oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry.
CXR ordered.
Patient's vital signs were stable at all times.
No complications.