When used as a rescue airway, no absolute contraindications.
Relative Contraindications
Inability to identify landmarks
Tracheal transection or severe trauma
Underlying tumor, abscess/infection, or other known abnormality
Inability to identify landmarks
Tracheal transection or severe trauma
Underlying tumor, abscess/infection, or other known abnormality
Needle cricothyrotomy
Surgical cricothyrotomy
Nasal intubation
Lung recruitment maneuver
Bag valve mask ventilation
Pulmonary antibiotics
Thoracic lavage
Blind digital intubation