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 measured/length-based weight; consult pediatric ICU/ED leadership early. Correct resuscitation priorities and anticipate high minute ventilation demand. Prepare age-appropriate equipment, tube sizes, and post-intubation ventilator strategy before meds. During intubation Execution priorities during the attempt. Tap to reveal During intubation Minimize apnea and avoid under-ventilation immediately after paralysis. Use skilled first attempt and gentle ventilation. Avoid hypotension and hypoxia. After intubation Post-tube reassessment, ventilation, sedation, and handoff. Tap to reveal After intubation Set ventilation intentionally and recheck blood gas/EtCO₂. Continue pediatric DKA protocol and cerebral edema vigilance. Reassess tube depth after transport and movement. Common pitfalls Predictable traps to avoid. Tap to reveal Common pitfalls Adult assumptions for equipment/dosing. Routine low minute ventilation after tube. Delayed peds/ICU consultation.