Consensus statement: Safe Airway Society principles of airway management and tracheal intubation specific to the COVID-19 adult patient group.
David J BrewsterNicholas ChrimesThy Bt DoKirstin FraserChristopher James GroombridgeAndy HiggsMatthew J HumarTimothy J LeeuwenburgSteven McGloughlinFiona G NewmanChris P NicksonAdam RehakDavid VokesJonathan J GatwardPublished in: The Medical journal of Australia (2020)
Airway clinicians in Australia and New Zealand should now already be involved in regular intensive training for the airway management of the COVID-19 patient group. This training should focus on the principles of early intervention, meticulous planning, vigilant infection control, efficient processes, clear communication and standardised practice.