Advanced Airway Management Flashcards
What anatomical structure separates the upper and lower airways?
Larynx
MARCHE stands for:
Massive external hemorrhage
Airway
Respiratory
Circulatory
Head Injury
Environment
What are the three elements of the pediatric assessment triangle?
Appearance
Circulation
Work of breathing
What is the level of atmospheric O2?
21%
Every liter per minute of oxygen changes atmospheric oxygen by what percent?
4%
What is the range of PEEP on a BVM?
0-20 cm H20
What are the elements of HEAVEN criteria?
Hypoxemia
Extremes of size
Anatomic challenges
Vomit, blood, fluid
Exsanguination
Neck mobility
Goal for MAP is:
> 65
Goal for CVP is:
8-12
ETT cuff pressure should be:
20-30 cm H20
ETT size formula for kids?
(Age / 4) + 4
The alpha wave of ETCO2 waveform should be about what angle?
110
If ETT cuff pressure is below __ cm H20 then the likely hood of VAP increases by?
20, 400%
The beta wave of ETCO2 waveform should be about what angle?
90
What phase of the ETCO2 waveform indicates baseline, inhalation?
I
What phase of the ETCO2 waveform indicates the beginning of exhalation?
II
What phase of the ETCO2 waveform is where ETCO2 is measured?
III
What phase of the ETCO2 waveform indicates the beginning of inhalation?
0
On X-Ray, the end of the ETT should lie where?
5 cm above carine (+/- 2 cm)
T2 - T4
Collar bone junction
What is the dose for atropine during DSI?
0.02 mg/kg IV
May repeat once.
What is the minimum and maximum oer dose for atropine during DSI?
0.1mg minimum
0.5mg maximum
What is etomidate?
An induction, sedative agent.
What is the dosing for etomidate?
0.3 mg/kg
What is the onset of etomidate?
30 seconds
What is the duration of etomidate?
5-10 minutes
When should etomidate not be given?
Adrenal suppression, sepsis, and more.