Airway management Flashcards
1
Q
causes of loss of airway patency
A
large tongue neck flexion obesity adenotonsillar hypertrophy oedema (burns/infection) alcohol sedative drugs coma
2
Q
is airway obstruction noisy or quiet
A
partial = noisy complete = silent
3
Q
signs of airway obstruction
A
paradoxical breathing
suprasternal notching
intercostal recession
4
Q
how measure oral (guedel) airway to fit
A
side of mouth to external auditory meatus
5
Q
which airway to use if awake
A
nasopharyngeal
WILL NOT TOLERATE GUEDEL - may vomit and aspirate
6
Q
negative of laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
A
no seal around laryngeal aperture
may rotate/become displaced
7
Q
pros and cons of ET tube
A
pros = seal created so can hhave high airway pressure and no aspiration, it's secure con = invasive, can cause trauma e.g. lost teeth, may fail or only intubate one lung
8
Q
what may be observed on the monitor as intubation occurs
A
raised HR and BP
9
Q
what position should pt be in to intubate
A
sniffing the morning air
