HLTANA010 — Assist with airway management

1 Select, check and prepare airway management equipment.

• 1.1Review information about patient and type of surgical procedure and anticipate type and calculate size of airway management equipment.
• 1.2Identify and respond to situations where anaesthetist needs to confirm selection.
• 1.3Conduct pre-use safety check of selected equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• 1.4Diagnose airway management equipment faults and rectify within scope of role.
• 1.5Prepare and position equipment for use following safe manual handling techniques.

2 Perform bag and mask ventilation.

• 2.1Position patient for bag or mask ventilation.
• 2.2Confirm adequate ventilation and rectify any issues under the direction of the anaesthetist.
• 2.3Insert oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway if indicated by the anaesthetist.
• 2.4In consultation with the anaesthetist determine when to cease bag or mask ventilation.

3 Assist with insertion of supraglottic airway devices.

• 3.1Select, conduct pre-use check and prepare supraglottic airway devices (SAD).
• 3.2Anticipate needs of the anaesthetist.
• 3.3Assist with positioning of patient.
• 3.4Provide assistance during insertion.
• 3.5Inflate cuff of SAD in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, clinical indications and anaesthetist’s directions.
• 3.6Secure airway into position when directed.

4 Assist with insertion of oral or nasal endotracheal or endobronchial tubes.

• 4.1Select, conduct pre-use check and prepare endotracheal or endobronchial tube and other intubation equipment as required.
• 4.2Assist with positioning of patient for intubation.
• 4.3Anticipate needs of the anaesthetist.
• 4.4Provide assistance with insertion including use of stylet, bougie or laryngeal manipulation external technique.
• 4.5Inflate cuff according to industry standard, if applicable.
• 4.6Measure cuff pressure.
• 4.7When indicated, assist with insertion of throat pack including appropriate documentation of insertion and removal.
• 4.8Use a stethoscope to identify breathing sounds, if directed.
• 4.9Secure airway into position when directed.

5 Assist with rapid sequence induction.

• 5.1Determine rationale for rapid sequence induction under the direction of the anaesthetist.
• 5.2Select, conduct pre-use check and prepare equipment for rapid sequence induction.
• 5.3Inform patient of procedures to be completed by the anaesthetic technician.
• 5.4Apply cricoid pressure, monitor patient for vomiting and regurgitation, only remove pressure when instructed by the anaesthetist.
• 5.5Assist with insertion of endotracheal tube.
• 5.6Secure into position if directed.

6 Assist with predicted difficult airway and intubation.

• 6.1Discuss and confirm equipment preparation, intubation plan and contingencies with anaesthetist.
• 6.2Select, undertake pre-use safety checks and prepare required equipment.
• 6.3Inform patient of tasks to be undertaken by anaesthetic technician.
• 6.4Anticipate anaesthetist needs in patient preparation and assist throughout intubation.
• 6.5When appropriate, return clean equipment to storage location and send used equipment for processing.
• 6.6Debrief with anaesthetic team on outcome of intubation.

7 Assist with connection and disconnection of patient to and from ventilation equipment during maintenance phase.

• 7.1Select and prepare ventilation equipment and materials.
• 7.2Set ventilation modes, parameters and ensure warning devices are switched on, tested and are registering that the equipment is safe prior to use with patient under the direction of the anaesthetist.
• 7.3Observe equipment whilst in use and take action immediately if fault develops to avoid danger to equipment, patients and staff.
• 7.4Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment.
• 7.5Check patient’s physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist.
• 7.6Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of physiological parameters to the medical practitioner.
• 7.7Report signs of patient discomfort, distress or adverse reaction to the anaesthetist.

8 Assist in management of patient’s airway during emergence phase.

• 8.1Assist anaesthetist with patient positioning to facilitate management of patient’s airway.
• 8.2Assist anaesthetist to optimise oxygenation of patient.
• 8.3Assist with oral, nasal, endotracheal and SAD suctioning.
• 8.4Assist anaesthetist as required during SAD removal or extubation and be prepared for possible reintubation.
• 8.5Provide reassurance to the patient and take action to limit injury.
• 8.6Observe patient’s condition throughout the procedure and take action when required or at the direction of the anaesthetist.

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