Endotracheal Intubation for the COVID-19 Patient

Endotracheal Intubation for the COVID-19 Patient

Mark Shehata, MD, covers the pre- and post-intubation steps that are unique to the COVID-19 patient in non-emergency situations in which there is time to set up. Dr. Shehata discusses which patients are appropriate for intubation, and emphasizes the need to talk with both the patient and the family about goals of care prior to intubation. Dr. Shehata provides checklists for equipment, procedures, and medications for both pre- and post-intubation.


Published

April 14, 2020

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Physician's Channel - Mount Sinai New York

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Mark Shehata, MD

Mark Shehata, MD

Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Health System