physical strength

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Hi to all,

I hate to ask which may be a stupid question. . I started CRNA school 2 months ago and stated clinical rotations this past week. My worry is that I am physically not strong as other people. . .I weigh less than a hundred pounds and I was wondering if this is a great disadvantage especially for intubating. I missed my first intubation attempt, although the patient was 350lbs and classified as a class IV. I did see the vocal cords but when it came time to intubate, my grip (of the laryngoscope) got weaker and I lost my view of the glottis and cords!!

I am just worried that I may not do well with intubations because I am not strong enough. Help!! What do you all think or suggest?

new SRNA and worrying already!

Strength is a good thing, but technique is just as important if not more. Squeeze a tennis ball when you are sitting around and that will help the strength factor. As for technique, you just have to keep getting more and more under your belt. Trust me!

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