Airway Management

Question 1

How much air should be squeezed in for each ventilation via a bag-valve resuscitator device?

Answer 1

300-500mL for each vent.

Question 2

When should you NOT paralyse a patient?

Answer 2

If they have an obsturcting lesion in the oropharynx/larynx.

Question 3

When may etCO2 readings be low despite correct tube placement?

Answer 3

Cardiac arrest

Question 4

What length of tube (at teeth) is typically required for men and women, respectively?

Answer 4

23cm in men
21cm in women

Question 5

Four main steps before intubating in an RSI:

Answer 5

1. Prep position: pillow, neck in extension
2. Pre oxygenate
3. Induction agent and paralysing agent given as boluses (without waiting for loss of consciousness)
4. Cricoid pressure

Question 6

How long should you pre-oxygenate before conducting an RSI?

Answer 6

2 to 5 minutes

Question 7

Which part of a supraglottic airway device should you lubricate?

Answer 7

The posterior aspect

Question 8

What is the BURP method?

Answer 8

External backward, upward, rightward pressure on the THYROID cartilage to help bring the vocal cords in to field of vision.

This is not a substitute for cricoid pressure, which should not be released.

Question 9

What should be done after a failed intubation attempt?

Answer 9

Call for help.

Attempt bag-mask ventilation.

If bag-mask ventilation is possible, attempt intubation one more time.