Advanced Airway(supraglottic airway)

Question 1

identifies indications for use

Answer 1

• VSA PTs
• Unconscious PTs , no lash reflex, GCS of 3 by BHP order only

Question 2

Identifies Benefits

Answer 2

• Seals in the esophagus and oropharynx to reduce the chance of gastric distention

Question 3

Identifies Contradictions

Answer 3

• Inabilty to clear the airway
• active vomiting
• caustic ingestion
• obstructed air flow through a narrowed airway like stridor breathing
• airway edema

Question 4

superset assembly

Answer 4

patient mask/King Lt - Medport - etco2 - extsention Tubing - Filter - BVM

Question 5

Properly Prepares Airway (KING LT)

Answer 5

• Inflates and Deflates (AIRWAY)King Lt to make sure no tears
• Lubricates King Lt (make sure to not get Lube in the holes of the device )

Question 6

Asses Mouth(KING LT)

Answer 6

• modifed jaw thrust
• open with cross finger techniques
• look for obstructions

Question 7

Properly Inserts airways and inflates(KING LT)

Answer 7

• slides airway along inside of mouth
• when you hit resistance rotate 90 Degrees
• hook behind tongue
• inflate device based on size of King Lt
• gives a light tug to ensure proper placement
• connect BVM

Question 8

Checks that the airway is seated properly(KING LT)

Answer 8

• pulls airway back into place
• check pleth wave
• auscultate lung fields and epigastric region
• strap on the Thomas tie

Question 9

Knows sizing parameters(KING LT)

Answer 9

Based on Height

Question 10

Properly Prepares airway(IGEL)

Answer 10

apply lube to cradle, coat the sides back and front

Question 11

Asess Mouth (IGEL)

Answer 11

• modified jaw thrust
• open with cross finger technique
• look for obstructions

Question 12

Insertion(IGEL)

Answer 12

• press down softly on chin
• introduce soft tip into the mouth towards the hard palate until definitive resistance is felt

Question 13

Applies support strap(IGEL)

Answer 13

• secured appropriately

Question 14

Knows sizing parameters(IGEL)

Answer 14

Based on weight