CPR and Intubation

[tniuqs]

At this point, after looking at the evidence, it seems three (Bag mask ventilation, Supraglottic airways and ETT) modalities are roughly, equally efficacious when you appreciate the big picture.

So, going back to the original question, I would argue going with the modality that would result in the least amount of interruption of compressions would be the optimal action. Clearly, that action can take on a number of interventions and very well may be situation and provider dependant.

Take care,

chbare.

[JMedic]

CPR is never supposed to be paused if unnecessary. Actually, intubating someone and having stop CPR is unnecessary. If you're not lucky enough to get the ET tube while compressions are being done, go for a Combitube, or a King Airway, or some kind of Esophogeal airway.

[BushyFromOz]

CPR is never supposed to be paused if unnecessary. Actually, intubating someone and having stop CPR is unnecessary. If you're not lucky enough to get the ET tube while compressions are being done, go for a Combitube, or a King Airway, or some kind of Esophogeal airway.

Did you not read the last 5 pages of discussion?