THE VORTEX IN ACTION – RSI IN ED.
I absolutely LOVE this concept!!
The Vortex is an airway decision making algorithm for difficult airway management created by Dr Peter Fitz, an Emergency Physician and Dr Nicholas Chrimes, a Consultant Anaesthetist.
“Vortex is different. Its 3 D! Not linear..its circular. Thats cool. Its Non Surgical airway pillars ( tracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway and bag/valve face mask) are all considered equal and the goal is Alveolar oxygen delivery ( AOD). They even support needle cricothyrotomy”
-Dr Minh Le Cong @ PHARM
Check out the above video demonstrating the Vortex in action AND also this interview on PHARM by Dr. Minh as he discusses vortex with it’s creator’s.
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After a failed first attempt I often see attempt 2 being the same as attempt 1 – but with more force!
I always teach that attempt two has to be different from attempt 1 – ask the question ‘What are you going to do different next time?’
The vortex approach formalises this in a great way. Thanks for sharing.
S
Thanks Simon, great advice!
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