Prehospital Intubation of COVID-19 Patient With Personal Protective Equipment

Safety and Efficacy of Endotracheal Intubation by Paramedics in Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Under Cardiac Arrest Using Vie Scope Laryngoscope

The safety and efficacy of a laryngoscopy as a primary intubation tool in urgent endotracheal intubation of cardiac arrest patients with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 has not been well-described in the literature. This study will answer whether using a Vie Scope laryngoscope will impact on the efficacy and safety of intubation compared with a traditional direct laryngoscopy.

Intubation will be carried out in full personal protective equipment conditions of the operator

Inclusion Criteria:

• All adult patients requiring out-of-hospital intubation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient under 18 years old
• Patients with criteria predictive of impossible intubation under direct laryngoscopy