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Question 1

what is endotracheal intubation?

Answer 1

it is a procedure where a special tube with cuff at the end is inserted to the trachea

Question 2

what equipment are needed for intubation?

Answer 2

et tube with cuff, laryngoscope, magill’s forceps, syringe, suction equipment, oral airway, lubrication for tube, stethoscope, mech vent/bvm, plaster

Question 3

what are the nursing responsibilities for assisting intubation?

Answer 3

prepare the equipment, lubricate the tube, position the pt, maintain open airway, suction, secure the tube.

Question 4

what to do after intubation?

Answer 4

check placement and secure/prevent displacement of tube by using plaster

Question 5

what sizes are the et tube?
0-1 yrs old
1-3 yrs old
4-6 yrs old
6-10 yrs old
adult female
adult male

Answer 5

2.5 - 3.5 mm
4-5 mm
5-6 mm
6-7 mm
7-8 mm
8-9 mm

Question 6

how do you check and secure the placement of et tube?

Answer 6

check placement by auscultation or observe expansion of chest and secure/prevent displacement of tube by using plaster

Question 7

what position the pt is placed for intubation?

Answer 7

supine, with a 5cm block under the neck to allow extension of atlanto-occipital joint/allow flexion of neck

Question 8

how long should the et insertion procedure?

Answer 8

less than 30 seconds

Question 9

indications for intubation?

Answer 9

to secure airway, supply oxygen, for general anesthesia, CPR, ventilatory therapy in ICU

Question 10

where do you connect et tube?

Answer 10

BVM, mech vent