Airway management

Question 1

IPPV

Answer 1

• intermittent positive pressure ventilation

Question 2

Complications of airway management

Answer 2

• may see tracheitis or pressure necrosis
  – this can lead to tracheal strictures
• extreme cases may see tracheal rupture
• always disconnect from breathing system when changing position whenever a change in recumbency is needed
• always inflate carefully & listen for leaks

Question 3

Methods of airway management

Answer 3

• endotracheal tubes
• masks
• laryngeal mask airways

Question 4

CS of tracheal necrosis

Answer 4

• subcutaneous emphysema
• slightly hypoxic

Question 5

PEEP definition and use

Answer 5

• positive end expiratory pressure
• can be useful for pts remaining hyperaemic on 100% oxygen

Question 6

How to do manual ventilation

Answer 6

• close expiratory valve
• gently squeeze rebreathing bag whilst watching the pts chest rising
• stop squeezing when feel have given enough
• open expiratory valve so animal can exhale passively
• repeat