Start Date

5-28-2020 9:00 AM

End Date

5-28-2020 5:00 PM

Description

The COVID-19-specific approach to intubation required a change in the team structure and workflow for emergent airway management.

  1. New need for bulky PPE and the introduction of an aerosol barrier shield for emergent intubations
  2. Higher volume of intubations and use of videolaryngoscopy requires additional equipment
  3. Concern for Code Cart contamination and wastage of airway equipment
  4. Desire for more efficient approach to selecting and customizing equipment

Keywords

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus

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Presented at the 2020 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference

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May 28th, 9:00 AM May 28th, 5:00 PM

Creation of a Dedicated Anesthesia Airway Cart For Use in High-Volume COVID-19 Airway Management

The COVID-19-specific approach to intubation required a change in the team structure and workflow for emergent airway management.

  1. New need for bulky PPE and the introduction of an aerosol barrier shield for emergent intubations
  2. Higher volume of intubations and use of videolaryngoscopy requires additional equipment
  3. Concern for Code Cart contamination and wastage of airway equipment
  4. Desire for more efficient approach to selecting and customizing equipment