Clinical-use limit: Educational resource and cognitive-aid guide only; not a bedside order set or substitute for local protocol, medical direction, or clinical judgment.
Case management cards Tap each card to reveal the focused answer. The four cards match the airway workflow: before, during, after, and pitfalls.
Before intubation Preparation, physiology, positioning, equipment, and Plan B. Tap to reveal Before intubation Use waveform capnography before the attempt when possible so the team expects confirmation immediately. Assign someone to call out EtCO₂ waveform and value. During intubation Execution priorities during the attempt. Tap to reveal During intubation If no waveform: stop, oxygenate, reassess tube position, patient perfusion, and equipment. Do not anchor on visualized tube passage if waveform is absent. Use direct visualization, depth, chest rise, gastric sounds, ultrasound/CXR as adjuncts, but waveform and clinical context remain central. After intubation Post-tube reassessment, ventilation, sedation, and handoff. Tap to reveal After intubation If displaced, remove/reintubate/oxygenate per rescue plan. If low-flow arrest, continue resuscitation and interpret EtCO₂ accordingly. Document confirmation method. Common pitfalls Predictable traps to avoid. Tap to reveal Common pitfalls Ignoring no waveform because “I saw it pass.” Not checking monitor/circuit connections. Delayed extubation of an esophageal tube.