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Table 3 Elements of failed laryngoscopy protocol

From: Implementing new advanced airway management standards in the Hungarian physician staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Service

Elements of failed laryngoscopy protocol (30 second drill)

n

%

Release cricoid pressure

7

1.6

Adjust patient position

9

2.1

Adjust operator position

9

2.1

Suction

55

12.7

Backward upward rightward pressure (BURP)

39

9.0

Insert blade to maximum and slowly withdraw under vision

22

5.1

Change of blade

9

2.1

Change of operator

4

0.9