PREPARE or prepare to fail
Preparation
- Resuscitate
- Pre-Oxygenation in progress
- Optimise position
- Monitor; ECG, SpO2, NIBP(every 2min), EtCO2
- 2 x IV/IO access & fluid running (Opposite side to BP cuff)
Roles assigned
- Everyone knows roles
- Assistant, Cricoid identified and understands what expected
- Manual inline immobilisation organised if required
Equipment & Drugs
Plan A/B/C – Vocalised to team
Assess & Adjust – Vocalise problems and remain flexible
Review – Out loud and consider next steps
Exit – Organise onward transfer and handover effectively
Search: emergency anaesthetic