04 Flashcards
French sizing
French measuring scale used to measure the outer diameter of cylindrical devices
Which artificial airway is used for someone who is unconscious or has oral trauma?
NPA aka nasal trumpet
Why cant you use an OPA in a conscious person?
Can cause them to start gagging
which OPA can be suctioned on the sides?
Berman can be suctioned on the sides, guedal can be suctioned down the middle
Where does the tip of the OPA go?
at the root of the tongue
What pressure should a cuff be set at?
20-30cmH2O or 15-25mmHg
STANDARD FITTING OF THE OUTTER DIAMETER OF ETT
15mm
In regards to the cuff, how do you want to inflate to minimize damage?
You want LOW pressure, HIGH volume
Which ETT helps prevent VAE?
Bard-silver ETT
Which ETT is hooked up to continuous suction?
Hi-Lo CASS ETT, set at -20 pressure
When do you use a 5mL air bolus to clear any occlusions?
Used in CASS ETT to help keep tube patent
Which ETT helps keep a healthy lung safe from a unilateral dz lung?
Double Lumen ETT
What are the two types of paralytics?
Succinylcholine and Rocuronium Bromide
Which paralytic is NOT reversible?
Succs
What is it called when you intubate someone while administering analgesics, paralytic, and sedative?
RSI- Rapid sequence intubation
What types of syringes are used to inflate the pilot cuff?
luer lock and slip tip
Magille forceps are used when?
Only during nasal intubation
What is the main reason oral intubation is preferred over nasal intubation?
Oral intubation has a much less chance of VAE
Smallest part of an Adult’s airway/Child’s
epiglottis (adult) and cricoid (Children)
Thyroidmental distance that makes intubation a problem?
<7cm
Which laryngoscope is preferred on someone who has a neck injury?
Flexible Fiberoptic
4 types of layngoscopes
flexible fiberoptic, bronchoscopy, glidescope, and Storz
Preferred depth of ETT placement?
20-25cm
If you test the ETT placement using an EDD, how do you know its in the trachea?
the bulb re-inflates
How often should you reposition an ETT?
24-36 hours
