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Instructions for use

• Choose appropriate size based on patient’s

height.

• Test cuffs by inflating to recommended volume

of air and deflate cuffs completely before

attempting to insert.

• Generously lubricate tube using a water based

lube to prevent tube from kinking on insertion.

• Pre-oxygenate patient with 100% O2

• Have suction available.

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Instructions for use • Choose appropriate size based on patient’s height. • Test cuffs by inflating to recommended volume of air and deflate cuffs completely before attempting to insert. • Generously lubricate tube using a water based lube to prevent tube from kinking on insertion. • Pre-oxygenate patient with 100% O2 • Have suction available.

Page 1 and 2: Nor-Cal EMS Policy & Procedure Manu
Page 3 and 4: Definition • The King airway is a
Page 5 and 6: Size determined by Pt’s height:
Page 7: Contraindications • Responsive pa
Page 11 and 12: Cuff inflation: • Inflate cuffs w
Page 13 and 14: Documentation: • In PCR. • Note
Page 15: Questions???

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