Airway Rounds
Tube Trivia
UPE Debriefs
CXR
100

What is the airway card and what does it tell you?

Card on ventilator showing ETT size, position, and re-taping history.

100

What are some reasons to re-secure an ETT?

Securement device adhesive is lifting or has been soiled with emesis.

100

Who should attend a group debrief?

The fellow (leader), bedside RN and RT are required but can also include others involved in the UPE.

100

Case #3

Growing preemie

200

What is the Job Aid and what does it tell you?

Tool hung in the room of all intubated patients with positioning guidelines for bedside imaging and procedures.

200

What is optimal positioning for chest x-rays?

Body midline, head to the side with chin neutral

200

When should a group debrief occur?

Within 1 hour of the UPE event.

200

Case #1

Older, chronic patient

300

When do airway rounds occur?

Every Monday and Thursday at 12pm

300

What is the external anatomical landmark to visualize tube placement? (ie: tube is secured at 9cm at the __)

Outer lip

300

Who fills out the debrief form?

Ideally the RT since the RT will be the one inputting the incident report.

300

Case #2

Baby coming back from OR

400

What are some things discussed in airways rounds?

Tube securement, frequency of re-taping/repositioning, RN/RT concerns

400

What are the 3 elements of our UPE Prevention Bundle?

1. The airway is secure and at the correct position

2. The airway card is displayed and accurate

3. 2-person cares during high risk situations

400

Where is the debrief form located?

It is digital! QR code on Ed Office door. But can be also be completed using paper form in blue storage room.

400

Case #4

ELBW patient on HFJV

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