Part 10: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Abstract

In the preparation of these guidelines, we recognized that certain terms that are commonplace in the United States are uncommon internationally and vice versa. Because these are international guidelines, efforts were made to use terms consistently throughout. To avoid confusion, the reader should note the use of the following terms: Circulation. 2000;102(suppl I):I-291-I-342.

Laryngoscope Bulb - An Unusual Foreign Body in Nasopharynx

“…This case highlights the importance of proper checking of instruments before any procedure and, emphasises the need of rapid sequence intubation and proper sedation while performing elective endotracheal intubation [1]. Use of laryngoscope with fibreoptic illumination is another option to completely circumvent this complication [2].…”