Paediatric Emergencies 2021 – Difficult Paediatric Airway Quiz Difficult Paediatric Airway Difficult Paediatric Airway This short quiz allows us to ensure there has been some learning through watching this video. Although this quiz is optional, we are unable to provide you with a certificate unless you complete it along with the feedback form. A pass mark of 80% is required to pass. Which of the following are in keeping with an anticipated difficult airway? (select all that apply) * Previous difficult face mask ventilation Cormack-Lehane grade 1 view by junior paediatric registrar two weeks ago Limited mouth opening C-spine precautions in place Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist who intubated the child previously told mum it was difficult Failure to manage the airway is one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality in Paediatrics? * True False Which of the following are likely to be helpful when dealing with anticipated difficult face mask ventilation? (select all that apply) * History of what worked previously Oropharyngeal airway Two person technique LMA Rapid sequence induction to avoid face mask ventilation altogether The paediatric difficult airway cart should contain the following items (select all that apply) * Bougies Oropharyngeal airways Multiple direct laryngoscope blades Surgical airway kit Video laryngoscopes Key points when dealing with an anticipated difficult paediatric airway include: (select all that apply) * Do not start until you are comfortable you have all the people and equipment you will need if time allows Have more than one experienced intubator present if possible Awake intubation should be used as the preferred technique Avoid causing trauma to the airway Keep the patient spontaneously breathing if possible Quiz Score Section Buttons If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
