Suction Unit
Working and positioned at patient's head
Primary Laryngoscope Blade Working
Light bright and functional
Alternate Laryngoscope Blade Working
Backup blade confirmed ready
Bougie
Present and accessible
10ml Syringe
For cuff inflation
ETT Tube (primary size) — Cuff Checked
Correct size selected · cuff inflated and deflated to confirm seal · stylet if used
ETT Tube (alternate size) — Cuff Checked
One size smaller available and cuff confirmed
OPAs and NPAs
Correct sizes available for rescue airway
iGel (size confirmed)
Rescue SGA available and immediately accessible
BVM
Bag-valve-mask assembled and functional
EtCO₂ Adaptor
Waveform capnography confirmed in circuit
HME Filter
Heat and moisture exchanger in place in circuit
Catheter Mount
Connecting ETT to circuit
Thomas Tube Holder / Tube Tape
Tube securing device ready
Stethoscope
For bilateral auscultation post-intubation
Magill Forceps
Available if required for nasal or FB removal
⚠ No Trace = Wrong Place
Absent EtCO₂ waveform → strongly consider extubation
EtCO₂ Reading and Waveform Confirmed and Sustained
Waveform present on monitor · numerical reading in kPa · continuously monitored
If no waveform — strongly consider extubating immediately
Bilateral Chest Rise Confirmed
Visual inspection of equal bilateral expansion
Auscultation — Bilateral Air Entry
Equal breath sounds in all zones · no right main bronchus intubation
Tube Depth Noted and Secured
Depth at teeth recorded · Thomas tube holder or tape applied
Ventilation Rate Set
Adult: 10 breaths/min · avoid hyperventilation
SpO₂ and Haemodynamic Monitoring Ongoing
SpO₂ · BP · heart rate · EtCO₂ — all displayed and monitored
Pre-alert to Receiving Hospital
Intubated patient notification sent · destination confirmed
✓ Post-Intubation Check Complete
All confirmation steps verified · proceed to transport