Reasons to Intubate:

 

• Hypoxemia (PaO2 < 60 despite supplemental oxygen)

• Hypercapnia (PaCO2 > 50 with a pH < 7.30

• Inability to protect the airway

• Metabolic acidosis in the setting of shock

Equipment:

 

• Ambu Bag with Mask

• Laryngoscope

• Endotracheal Tube

  • 7.0 or 7.5 for women 

  • 7.5 or 8.0 for men

• Suction

• End-Tidal CO2 Detector