Basic Steps
  1. Properly position the patient
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intubation positioning
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intubation positioning
  1. Choose the correct laryngoscope blade
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Laryngoscope Blade Selection
  1. Properly shape the Endotracheal Tube (ETT)
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Intubation Positioning
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Intubation Positioning 2
  1. Properly hold the laryngoscope
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Laryngoscope holding
  1. Properly insert the laryngoscope blade along the right side of the mouth
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Laryngoscope Insertion
  1. Control the tongue
  2. Recognize landmarks
  3. Control the epiglottis to get the most optimal view of the glottis
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Epiglottis Control
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Epiglottis Control 2
  1. Apply external laryngeal pressure if need to get a better view
  2. Pass the ETT through the vocal cords
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ETT
  1. Confirm correct placement

Karla A. Atlas of Pediatric Intubation Technique [Internet]. Pediatric Anesthesia. Digital Handbook. 2023. Available from: https://www.maskinduction.com/atlas-of-pediatric-intubation-technique.html 

Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Video

For basic steps start at 6:24 (as per the YouTube video direct links)

Remote video URL

Pediatric Glidescope

https://www.verathon.com/resources/airway-management/videos/avl-glidescope-pediatric-4-step-basic-technique 

OpenPediatrics. Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation [Internet]. 2019. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEa3E5tuVJM.

Referenced with permission from Airway management - Glidescope AVL, developed by Verathon Inc., 1. https://www.verathon.com/resources/airway-management/videos/avl-glidescope-pediatric-4-step-basic-technique