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Guided Practice for VAFI

NextGen Learning To Elevate Your Airway Practice

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Guided self-practice resources are a unique design feature of PAC that seamlessly integrates the hands-on training of airway procedures and all related concepts inside a single learning space. To learn more about how it works, click here.

VAFI Resources

We are working on our own videos for this resource. In the meantime, we’ve curated some open access videos from some great airway educators for you to review before practicing on your own.

Rapid Review

Key Steps

  • This is a TWO PERSON technique, so find a partner to practice with.
  • The VL operator stands at the head of the bed behind the patient’s left shoulder.
  • FB operator stands at the head of the bed behind the patient’s head.
  • The screen should be positioned over the patient’s bed in front of you.
  • Once the Video Laryngoscope (VL) operator obtains their view, the Fiberoptic Bronchoscope (FB) operator looks into the mouth, places the scope in the patient’s mouth, and advances to the end of the blade under direct visualization.
  • The FE operator looks at the VL screen to guide the FE to the vocal cords.
  • The FE operator then advances the FE through the cords, either under the guidance of the VL screen or, if the VL screen view is inadequate, using the FE screen.
  • The FE operator advances the scope beyond the vocal cords until the carina is visualized.
  • The FE operator or assistant railroads the preloaded endotracheal tube (ETT) beyond the vocal cords until the tip is seen on the FE screen.
  • The FE operator withdraws the scope and visualizes the tip of the ETT just proximal to the carina to confirm proper positioning.
  • The ETT is then attached to a bag valve mask (BVM) or ventilator circuit with waveform capnography to confirm gas exchange.

Guided Audio

Place your mobile device in the stand on the table and listen with your headphones while you practice.

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