afo complications

Oxygenate

• Clear obstruction

• Reduce / reverse sedation

• Increase FiO2

• Change mode of O2 delivery

Topicalise

• Additional topicalisation

• Maximum 9mg/kg Lidocaine

• Local anaesthesia toxicity management

Sedate

• Review sedation regimen

• Consider reversal agents

Perform

• Limit attempts; max 3 + 1

• Abandon procedure

• Suction

• Alternative route / device

• Change tracheal tube type

• Call for more experienced help