Airway Management/Mask/Intubation Flashcards
Release jaw during expiration to prevent
ballvalve
describe One-handed bag-mask Ventilation
[EC clamp]
Mask is held with left hand, bag in right hand
Downward pressure using thumb and index finger
Middle & ring fingers on mandible not soft tissue extending jaw
describe Two-handed mask ventilation
[TE clamp]
Both hands on mask, bag handled by 2nd person
Thumbs pressing mask downward against face
Index fingers on mandible moving it anteriorly
Jaw thrust
Atlanto-occipital joint extention
What is a very IMPORTANT value to monitor during ventilation?
CO2
4 disadvantages of MAC without Artificial Airway
-Airway tone reduced
-Tongue obstructs
-Difficult to detect apnea
-Difficult to detect reduced airflow and volume
Rocking and reduced chest wall movement
where is the tongue when airway is obstructed?
the tongue and epiglottis fall back to the anterior posterior wall
What leads to obstruction in an anesthetized patient?
loss of airway muscle tone
7 Indications for Tracheal Intubation
- Airway protection
- Initiate and maintain patent airway
- Pulmonary toilet needed
- Positive pressure ventilation
- Long surgical procedures
- Airway compromise, inaccessible/shared airway
- Inability to maintain control with mask
what type of patients are in need of tracheal intubation for Airway protection purposes?
Full stomach, pregnancy, aspiration risk
do Paralyzed patients need tracheal intubation?
yes! Positive pressure ventilation
why do you need two laryngoscope handles?w
in case the battery is out on one of them
Laryngoscope straight blade?
miller
laryngoscope curved blade?
macintosh
Lifts the epiglottis directly
Epiglottis is lifted out of the line of vision; better for “anterior” larynx
miller blade
compare miller to mac blade in regards to size
Smaller than the curved “Mac” and fits in mouths with smaller opening
Tip placed in the vallecula to indirectly lift the epiglottis, thus minimizing trauma
macintosh blade
what does a mac blade do to the tongue
Better displacement of the tongue leftward for better visualization
Less temptation to “lever” against the upper teeth
Transparent, non-irritating polyvinyl chloride
Softens and molds to contour of airway
Endotracheal Tubes
how are Endotracheal Tubes measured
mm and measures the internal diameter of the tube
High volume cuff =
greater seal area, less pressure, less injury
you want the cuff pressure to be inflated __ why?
<20 torr, trachea capillary perfusion pressure 30 torr
low volume cuff =
Low seal area, high pressure seal, more effective, more ischemia
what are the 4 American National Standard for Anesthetic Equipment Markings on the ETT
Internal diameter (I.D.) in mm
External diameter (O.D.) in mm
Certification of “Implantation Testing” (I.T.)
Radiopaque line to allow visualization on x-ray
what has greatest effect on ETT to the resistance to flow
Radius of ETT
why choose small ETT?
to minimize trauma, short term intubations
other than cause tracheal seal, what does ET cuff do?
Allows positive-pressure ventilation
Minimizes aspiration risk