How To Perform an Awake Fiberoptic Intubation 

In this lecture from ResusX: Reset, which you can find more of through the link below, Dr. Dan Patino dives into the topic of "Awake Fiberoptic Intubation." This is especially useful in cases where the usual rapid sequence intubation (RSI) might be risky for some patients. He really stresses the need to pick the right patients for this method, especially those who have tricky airways, either because of their anatomy or for physiological reasons.
Dr. Patino goes into detail about how to get ready for this procedure. This includes setting up the equipment, making sure the mouth is dry, and using certain medications to get a clear view of what you're doing. He talks about using a lidocaine lollipop and atomizing techniques, which is super helpful for medical professionals. He also discusses the importance of pain relief and reducing anxiety, even suggesting the use of ketamine if it's needed.
At the end of the video, Dr. Patino tells us how to choose between oral or nasal intubation. He puts a lot of emphasis on making sure everything is done correctly and the care that's needed after the procedure. This video is really a must-watch for medical professionals who deal with complex intubation situations, whether in an emergency department or in intensive care.
00:00 Introduction to Awake Intubation
00:46 Identifying Candidates for Awake Intubation
01:31 Defining and Categorizing Difficult Airways
03:29 Performing the Awake Intubation Procedure: Preparation
04:52 Performing the Awake Intubation Procedure: Topicalization
06:37 Considerations for Analgesia and Anxiolysis
07:14 Performing the Intubation: Oral or Nasal Route
08:17 Post-Intubation Steps
To watch more videos from the ResusX: Reset conference, check out www.resusx.com/resusx-reset-r...
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