Just when i thought i was getting a hang of the airway, i go and mess it up. We had a case today and I tried using a miller blade to intubate. For some reason I just couldnt find the airway. I stood there with the blade in the patient's mouth and took a deep breathe. "I cannot see the airway" I said, looking for some kind of help from Dr. G "ok, so what are you going to do?" In my head all i could think was "damnit, hes not gonna help me at all" I took the blade out, hyperventilated again, then took another attempt. After about 20 sec I saw that I was doing some trauma to her pharynx [blood, def some blood] and dr. G took over. He of course got it. I was pretty embarrassed at how bad it was and how much trauma i caused.
Dr. G told me to stop worrying, this is the name of learning. i didnt do anything major, she would just be a lil more sore than she should have been after surgery. no major damage though. but i still felt bad. it was a huge learning experience and i have to say, i will learn my lesson on how deep i place the blades.
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