Submitted by hoffmanh on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 04:29
see also: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/lio2.437 and: Transnasal Laryngoscopy in COVID-19 Era - Method for Additional Protection with Disposable Mask
Checklist for Transnasal Laryngoscopy with NPFS (Negative Pressure Face Shield)
Assemble materials in test room
- Pulse oximeter
- Functioning black writing utensils for dry erase board
- Suction tubing with attachment
- Small caliber flexible trans-nasal laryngoscope
- Patient data entered into computer
- Take a picture with the flexible scope to ensure computer recording is functional
- Clear plastic tape
- H-100 Halyard 30” x 30” SMS wrap in clean utility rm lower shelf behind door
- Umbilical tie (trach-tie) length of 3-4 feet Tape White Twill ½” 36 yd roll Item ID 144278
- Scissors
- Nasal spray 4% with phenylephrine
- Extensions for nasal spray
- Sani-wipes or virex spray with dry wipes
- Have empty trash can open out of its usual enclosed area so can drop used sani-wipes and other used PPE in it
- Q-tip (out on table)
- Acrylic NPFS (face shield) is cleaned after each use and stored at end of day in locked clean room on stand in there