jaksasquatch
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Hello guys,
Just entering my second semester of paramedic school. Trying to fine tune by thought process on the use of the King Tube. In my protocols I'm required to limit intubation to 2 attempts. My question is can the King Tube be used in Trauma? I'm not asking if it is contraindicated but is it effective for the short term management of an airway that may have some secretions, blood? Completely get the fact that it doesn't secure an airway but is it effective for management? I understand that if one couldn't ventilate AND couldn't intubate a trauma pt the next step is a cricothyrotomy. Keep in mind that the county I work in has an average transport time of 35 minutes to a receiving facility and 60-80 minutes to a Level I or II trauma center.
Just entering my second semester of paramedic school. Trying to fine tune by thought process on the use of the King Tube. In my protocols I'm required to limit intubation to 2 attempts. My question is can the King Tube be used in Trauma? I'm not asking if it is contraindicated but is it effective for the short term management of an airway that may have some secretions, blood? Completely get the fact that it doesn't secure an airway but is it effective for management? I understand that if one couldn't ventilate AND couldn't intubate a trauma pt the next step is a cricothyrotomy. Keep in mind that the county I work in has an average transport time of 35 minutes to a receiving facility and 60-80 minutes to a Level I or II trauma center.