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Airway Anatomy & Management Flashcards

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Pharynx Divisions and Borders (3 items)

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  1. Nasopharynx (nose => soft palate)
  2. Ororpharynx (mouth => uvula)
  3. Laryngopharynx (includes epiglottis)
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Nasopharynx Structures and Innervation

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  1. Septum, Turbinates, Adenoids

2. Trigeminal (CN V)

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Oropharynx Structures and Innervation

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  1. Teeth, tongue, hard palate, soft palate
    2 a. Trigeminal CN V (hard/soft palate, ant 2/3 tongue)
    b. Glossopharyngeal CN IX (soft palate, posterior 1/3
    tongue)
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Larynx Location

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C4-C6

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9 Larynx Cartilages (6 items)

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3 Paired Cartilages
    a. Arytenoid
    b. Corniculate
    c. Cuneiform
3 Unpaired    
    a. Thyroid  
    b. Cricoid  
    c. Epiglottis
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3 Unpaired Larynx Cartilages

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  1. Thyroid: anterior attachment for vocal chords
  2. Epiglottis: covers opening to larynx
  3. Cricoid: narrowest part of pediatric airway
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3 Paired Larynx Cartilages

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  1. Arytenoid: posterior attachment for vocal chords
  2. Corniculate: posterior portion of aryepiglottic fold
  3. Cuneiform: lateral to corniculates on aryepiglottic fold
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Glottic Opening

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Triangular fissure between vocal chords; narrowest portion of adult airway

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Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle

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Controls glottic opening, adducts the vocal cords (Let’s Close the Airway)

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Arytenoid Muscles

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Control glottic opening; has oblique and transverse components; adducts the vocal cords

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Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle

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Control glottic opening; only vocal cord abductors (Please Come Apart)

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Cricothyroid Muscle

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Controls vocal cord length; tenses/elongates cords

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Thyroarytenoid Muscle

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Controls vocal cord length; relaxes/shortens vocal cords

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Vocalis Muscle

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Controls vocal cord length; relaxes/shortens vocal cords

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Innervation of Laryngeal Muscles

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  1. Cricothyroid: Superior Laryngeal Nerve (branch of Vagus CN X)
  2. All Others: Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (Vagus CN X)
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Lower Airway: Anatomical Deadspace (5 items)

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  1. Trachea
  2. Carina
  3. Bronchi
  4. Bronchioles
  5. Terminal Bronchioles
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Lower Airway: Anatomical Respiratory (2 items)

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  1. Respiratory Bronchioles

2. Alveoli

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Trachea Anatomy:

  1. Length
  2. Diameter
  3. Cartilage #
  4. Carina Location
  5. Right Bronchi (Length/Angle)
  6. Left Bronchi (Length/Angle)
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  1. 10-20cm
  2. 22mm
  3. 16-20 U shaped rings (no cartilage posterior)
  4. C4
  5. 2.5cm long, 25 degrees (short/fat)
  6. 5cm long, 45 degrees (long/lean)
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Mallampati Classification:

  1. Technique
  2. 4 Classes (PUSH)
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  1. Pt sits upright, head neutral, mouth open/tongue protruded maximally (no Ahhhhh)
  2. Classifications:
    Class 1: Faucial pillars, entire Uvula, Soft and Hard palate Class 2: Uvula tip masked by tongue, Soft and Hard palate
    Class 3: Soft and Hard palates (uvula base only)
    Class 4: Hard palate
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Cormack and Lehane Score (4 Grades)

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Grade 1: most of glottis visible
Grade 2: Only posterior portion of glottis visible
Grade 3: Only epiglottis visible
Grade 4: No airway structures visible(Grades 3/4 must use video assisted intubation)

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Thyromental Distance:

  1. Technique
  2. Indications
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  1. Fully extend next; measure from lower border of mandible till the thyroid notch; normal is 6-6.5cm or 4 fingerbreadths
  2. <3 fingerbreadths indicates receding mandible or “anterior airway”; difficult intubation
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Mandibular Protrusion Test (3 Classes)

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Class A: lower incisors can be protruded anterior to upper incisors
Class B: lower incisors brought edge to edge with upper
Class C: lower incisors cannot be brought edge to edge with upper incisors*Test indicates how easy it is to jaw thrust

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MSMAID of Induction

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Monitors on and calibratedSuction at head of bedMachine checkAirwayIVDrugs (emergency and case specific)

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Airway Setup Components (12 items)

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  1. Face mask (appropriate size)
  2. Ambu bag (or PPV in APL)
  3. Suction
  4. Tongue Depressor
  5. Oral/Nasal Airways (appt. size)
  6. Laryngoscope Handle (check battery)
  7. 2 different blades
  8. 2 ETT tubes (different sizes)
  9. Stylet
  10. Syringe
  11. LMA
  12. Tape
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Face Masks:

  1. Sizes
  2. Holding technique
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  1. Size 1 (neonate) => Size 6 (large adult)

2. C/E grip with left hand; put 4/5th finger at angle of mandible for chin lift/ jaw thrust

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Pre-oxygenation Goal/Techniques

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Goal: complete washing out of nitrogen
Technique:
1. 3-5 minutes @ 100% >6L/min flow (10 mins safe apnea)
2. 4 VC breaths within 30 sec @ 100% >6L/min flow (5 mins safe apnea)

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Oral Airways:

  1. Types
  2. Sizes
  3. Measurement
  4. Complications
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  1. Berman (BOA) or Guedel
  2. a. Small: BOA 80mm = Guedel #3
    b. Medium: 90mm = #4
    c. Large: 100 = #5
  3. Measure from corner of mouth to earlobe
  4. Unconscious patients only; soft tissue damage, laryngospasm
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Nasal Airway:

  1. Types
  2. Sizes
  3. Measurement
  4. Complications
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  1. Measured in French
  2. 24-36; diameter depends on ease of insertion
  3. Measure from nares to meatus of ear
  4. Don’t push if too much resistance; lubricate; can cause epistaxis/fractures; can be used on conscious patients
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Laryngoscope Blades:

  1. Types
  2. Sizes
  3. Usage
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  1. Mac and Miller
  2. Mac 1-4 (M 3,4/ F2,3) Miller 0-4 (M 3,4/ F 2,3)
  3. Mac: scoop R => L, wrist straight, tip @ vallecula
    (depression behind root of tongue)
    Miller: straight back, better for anterior airway/ peds; tip
    on epiglottis
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Enodtrachial Tubes:

  1. Types (6)
  2. Typical sizes
  3. Ideal Position
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  1. Cuffed, uncuffed, Oral RAE, Nasal RAE, Double Lumen, Reinforced
  2. F: 6.5-7mm, M: 7.5-8mm
  3. 4cm above carina; 2cm below vocal cords; M=23mm, F=21 cm; IDx3 for appx peds
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Sniffing Position:

  1. Landmarks
  2. 3 Axis
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  1. Tragus even with sternum

2. Aligns oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal axis

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Laryngeal Mask Airway:

  1. Sizes
  2. Insertion
  3. Advantages
  4. Disadvantages
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  1. a. LMA 3 (30-50kg) b. LMA 4 (50-70kg) c. LMA 5 (70-100kg) d. LMA 6 (>100kg)
  2. Have 20-50cc syringe; lubricate; hold w/ black line facing away and insert till resistance; inflate, ventilate, auscultate, tape
  3. Speed/ease, improved hemodynamic stability, reduced anesthetic requirements, lower coughing
  4. No positive pressure, increase risk of gastric insuflation/aspiration, can’t use mechanical ventilation (must be spontaneously breathing)
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Mask Case Indications (6 items)

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  1. No difficult airway
  2. No access to head needed
  3. No excess secretions
  4. Short duration
  5. No position changes
  6. No NMB (spontaneous ventilation)
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LMA Case Indications (6 items)

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  1. No difficult airway
  2. No access to head needed
  3. No excess secretions
  4. Short duration
  5. Need hands free during case
  6. No NMB (spontaneous ventilation)
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ETT Case Indications (6 items)

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  1. Airway compromise/inaccessible
  2. Long cases
  3. Access to head needed
  4. Controlled ventilation needed
  5. Aspiration risk
  6. NMB use

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