2. Minimize aerosolization
Preoxygenate the patient for five minutes
with 100% FiO2 and perform rapid
sequence induction (RSI) to avoid manu-
al ventilation of the lungs. Use a video
laryngoscope to improve intubation suc-
cess and avoid awake fiberoptic intuba-
tions, whenever possible. Atomized local
anesthetic aerosolizes the virus.
These recommendations are critical
because certain airway maneuvers that
would normally be done on patients prior
to the pandemic have the potential to
create aerosolized virus particles.
Standard anesthesia practices — like
bagging the patient— actually increase
the risk of the virus being transmitted
into the air in droplets. To avoid this,
optimize patients' oxygen levels and
don't perform unnecessary airway
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