Ventilator Bundle Checklist
Ventilator Bundle Checklist
General Items
- Regularly assess patient's ventilatory status and adjust settings as needed
- Monitor for complications (e.g., accidental extubation, pneumothorax)
Pre-Intubation Preparation
- Confirm need for intubation and ventilatory support
- Gather necessary equipment (ventilator, tubing, oxygen source, etc.)
- Verify proper functioning of the ventilator
- Ensure availability of emergency airway management tools
- Prepare sedatives and paralytics as indicated
- Obtain consent if possible
- Review patient history and current medications
Intubation Procedure
- Position patient appropriately (sniffing position)
- Perform pre-oxygenation with 100% oxygen
- Monitor vital signs throughout the procedure
- Use appropriate size endotracheal tube
- Confirm tube placement with capnography and auscultation
- Secure the tube properly after placement
- Document intubation details in the patient record
Post-Intubation Management
- Initiate ventilator settings per protocol
- Set up suctioning equipment and ensure accessibility
- Assess and manage sedation and analgesia
- Implement infection control measures (e.g., oral care)
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