61 - Adults - Endotracheal Intubation

Question 1

T/F: Situations where airway compromise (anaphylaxis, airway burns) may necessitate ET intubation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What traumatic injury and related trauma care intervention is a contraindication for endotracheal intubation?

A. Tension pneumothorax; needle decompression
B. Hypovolemia; Fluid resuscitation
C.
D. C-spine injury; immobilization

Answer 2

D. C-spine injury; immobilization

Question 3

Mnemonic for deterioration of the intubated patient.

Answer 3

DOPE

Displacement
Obstruction - biting tube, mucous plug
Pulselessness/pulmonary embolism
Equipment failure - disconnect tubing, no oxygen, etc.