Airway management Flashcards
why do we manage airways
support respiratory system throughout anaesthesia
deliver fresh oxygen and inhaled anaesthetic agents
protect patients airway
throughout CPR
Types airway management
Endotracheal tubes
Supraglottic devices
masks
Flow By
Nasal Tubing
Equipment for airway management
anaesthetic machine and vaporiser
Laryngoscope
local anaesthetic agent
Lubricant - sterile
tube tie
cuff inflator
Endotracheal tubes
Magill - Simple bevel, shorter end
Murphy - Acute bevel, Murphys eye
Rubber, silicone
High pressure, low volume cuff - typically magill, high pressure in trachea
low pressure high volume cuff - requires more air to seal, distributes over a wider area
supraglottic devices
suitable for dogs,cats and rabbits
quick and easy to place
reduced risk to larynx
can remain in-situ for longer recovery
