Intubation using a video laryngoscope for enhanced glottic view.
Indications
- • Anticipated difficult airway
- • Cervical spine precautions
- • Failed direct laryngoscopy
Contraindications
- ⚠ Limited mouth opening (relative)
Equipment
- • Video laryngoscope + blade
- • ETT with rigid stylet (hyperangulated blade)
- • Suction
Positioning
- • As appropriate for the procedure and patient comfort.
Consent
- • Explain indication, benefits, alternatives
- • Explain risks & complications
- • Obtain written/verbal consent as per SOP
- • Document consent
Universal precautions
- • Hand hygiene
- • PPE — gloves, mask, eye protection
- • Aseptic technique
- • Sharps safety
- • Verify patient identity & site
Step-by-step (0/5)
Tap to complete
Pre-oxygenate; drugs ready.
Immediate complications
- ⚠ Dental/soft-tissue injury
- ⚠ Failure to intubate despite good view
Prevention
- • Two-person insertion of stylet-loaded ETT
Post-procedure observation
- • Vitals q15min × 1h then hourly
Monitoring
- • Site inspection
- • Symptom review
Documentation
- • Procedure note
- • Consent
- • Findings
Patient instructions
- • Report pain, bleeding, fever, worsening symptoms
Educational bedside guide. Perform only under supervision until competent. Follow local SOPs and consent policy.
