Difficult/Critical Airway Clinical Pathway — All Settings

Airway Response Team

The Airway Response Team provides expert support as soon as they are present. Leadership of team unless otherwise specified, remains with the local team. Importantly, if patient is in N/IICU, anesthesia should immediately identify neonatal leader and inquire if assistance is needed.

Please see Airway Emergency Notification and Escalation of Care Procedure for more information. View Procedure

Airway Response Team, Members, Activation, Equipment
Team Members	Anesthesia ENT Respiratory Therapist
To Activate Airway Response Team	Call Medical Emergency Line, 4-CODE (4-2633) or Click 4CODE on your smartphone then State Airway Emergency and give location
Airway Carts for Difficult and Critical Airways	The Charge Respiratory Therapist will locate the Airway Cart They can be found in: CICU, PICU, NICU, ED Difficult Airway Cart Contents Airway Devices by Location

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