Adult intubation for beginners.
The UKCC's 'Scope of Professional Practice' validly points out that, 'Practice takes place in a context of continuing change and development' partly 'as a result of new approaches to professional practice'. Consequently, demands are made on educational institutions to prepare professionals for new practice. One of the new skills, which is now being taught to nurses on the Anaesthetic Nursing Course at the Eastern Area College, is that of endotracheal intubation. Bearing in mind the all-important proviso that 'As a registered nurse, midwife or health visitor, you are personally accountable for your practice', it is essential that post registration education 'equips practitioners with additional and more specialist skills necessary to meet the special needs of patients and clients'. This article is therefore designed as an introduction to the basic rationale, anatomy and procedural skills necessary for safe intubation.
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