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EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
Extended
Adult Failed Airway
Adult Failed Airway
Three (3) failed intubation
attempts by most proficient
technician on scene or anatomy
inconsistent with intubation
attempts. No more than three (3)
attempts total!
Good air movement with BVM
Ventilation
Facial trauma or swelling?
Continue BVM
with
Oxygen
15
LPM
Supraglottic Airway
Adequate airway?
Continue ventilation with device
Melker Cricothyrotomy
(adult only)
Ventilate at 12 bpm
Apply ETCO2 and maintain
ETCO2 above 20 if possible.
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes