• Co-Pilot

Co-PILOT is a Difficult Intubation Protocol aimed at ODPs / anaesthetic assistants.

It was developed by David Howarth, an ODP in North Wales. It is a cognitive tool that allows assistants to prepare and think ahead when the anaesthetist encounters a difficult intubation, and may have lost situational awareness.

The acronym stands for

• Confirm Failed Intubation,
• Propose other equipment/ aids,
• Immediate assistance,
• LMA (2nd Generation),
• Oxygenate,
• Tracheal access.

The protocol may be downloaded below. Please print and display for reference in each anaesthetic room.