Plans A, B, C, D

Within each scenario are a series of plans:

Plan A             

Initial tracheal intubation plan

 

Plan B              

Secondary tracheal intubation plan

 

Plan C             

Maintenance of oxygenation, ventilation, postponement of surgery and awakening

Plan D             

Rescue techniques for ‘can’t intubate, can’t ventilate’

Important: In all these situations, if there are any problems with direct laryngoscopy, then senior help should be called immediately.

Tracheal tube intubation