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Friday, January 24, 2014

Introduction to Intubation: Devices




Introduction to intubation video featuring different devices used for laryngoscopy and intubation. Topics include direct laryngoscopy, video laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, and blind insertion devices. 

Look for more airway content to come including videos on anatomy, set-up, technique, and post-intubation management.


Resources

Direct Laryngoscopy

Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy

Fiberoptic Stylets

Supraglottic Airways


Airway Books
  • Rapid Sequence Intubation and Rapid Sequence Airway by Darren Braude (out of stock several places, check library or ask around)

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Introduction to Intubation: Sequence



Introduction to intubation video featuring sequences used for intubation (traditional, RSI, DSI, awake).  Look for future episodes to include devices (DL, VL, fiberoptic, SGA), checklists, algorithms, techniques, videos, and post-intubation management.


Resources


Delayed Sequence Intubation
Airway Books
  • Rapid Sequence Intubation and Rapid SequencAirway by Darren Braude (out of print several places, check library or ask around)


Saturday, August 10, 2013

Introduction to Ultrasound: Machine Orientation


Fumbling around with the dials on the ultrasound machine when you're supposed to be doing a RUSH exam is unacceptable.  Get to know your way around the M-Turbo with this video featuring info on machine set-up, presets, features, knobology and how to save and export images.


Other Resources

Introduction to Ultrasound: Fundamentals



Proficiency with ultrasound is essential to examining critically ill patients. This introductory video covers the fundamentals of ultrasound that are a necessary background including ultrasound physics, images and probes.


Other Resources