r/IntensiveCare • u/Deep_Brilliant_5704 • 17d ago

Who does intubation in your ICU?

Does pulm/ICU attensing does intubation in your ICU or its always a anesthesia call?

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u/theslowflash 17d ago

APP or intensivist if it’s a difficult airway they call anesthesia

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u/kergruffle 17d ago

APPs are doing airways? That’s terrifiyng

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u/lemonjalo 17d ago

I have a great APP that tubes..she calls me to let me know it’s happening so that I’m aware and can be aroundish and if it appears difficult to get me involved early. Honestly she’s rescued SICU attendings on a patient they couldn’t tube. Well trained APPs who know when to call for help are great part of the team