Neonatal Tracheal Intubation by Dr. Lindsay Johnston.
Hello, my name is Lindsay Johnston and I am an attending neonatologist at Yale University.
The following is a training video on neonatal orotracheal intubation.
Orotracheal intubation is an essential skill utilized in stabilization of the airway in
pediatric patients with respiratory failure and those undergoing anesthesia.
This instructional video will discuss the indications and contraindications for tracheal
intubation, review pertinent airway anatomy and equipment used, and demonstrate the steps
required to successfully perform tracheal intubation.
Additionally, potential complications, appropriate after care, and common pitfalls will be discussed.
Indications.
Tracheal intubation is indicated in neonatal patients with any of the following-- respiratory
failure, need for surfactant administration, specific diagnoses such as congenital diaphragmatic
hernia, unstable airway due to anatomic malformation or impaired neurological status, or elective
stabilization of the airway for a severe systemic condition, or anesthesia.