Intubation trolley preparation

 GENERAL ANESTHESIA INTUBATION TROLLEY PREPARATION. 

If we are going to induce patient under general anesthesia ( G A ) then we have to keep ready intubation trolley as given below :-

Laryngoscope  with  blades  no 3 and 4 (for adult pt).

Head Ring and pillow   ( some anesthetist can demand for pillow.)

Endotracheal tube size  no 7 to 8.5.

Oral airway  no 3 and 4.

2% xylocaine jelly.

Magill   forceps ( adult).

Dynaplast stripe or cotton bandage for tube tie.

10cc  syringe.

Suction ready with catheter or vacuum suction set.

Endotracheal stylet no 4  and 5.

Boogie  ( this is very important  to be there).

Micropore or as per practice for eye cover.

Video laryngoscope ( this is required for difficult intubation ).Can be not available at all places if available keep standby.

Keep ready always nasal airway size 6.0 to 8.5.

We have to keep ready laryngeal mask or I gel as requirement of anesthetist  3,4, and 5 according to age of the patient.

Keep ready Bains circuit or venti circuit according to anesthesia machine type.

Keep anesthesia face mask no 3,4 and 5.

Disposable gloves or examination gloves.

Gauze pack ( 10 pieces of gauzes ).

Keep ready all life saving drugs ready with syringes.

In my next blog I will share  time to time o.t related knowledge and experience which will be helpful for fresher operation theatre technologist.

Regards 

Hardeep Singh