airway obstruction Flashcards
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types of airway obstruction
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Complete obstruction= medical emergency partial obstruction= usually aspiration food foreign body laryngeal edema allergic reaction cns depression laryngeal/tracheal stenosis(narrowing)
2
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Airway obstruction sign and symptoms
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stridor-a sound that can't breath use of accessory muscles suprasternal/intercostal retractions wheezing restlessness tachycardia cyanosis prompt assessment & tx: heimlich maneuver
3
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Tracheotomy
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a surgical incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway.
4
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Tracheostomy
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The stoma(opening) that results form the Tracheotomy.
5
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indications of tracheostomy/tracheotomy
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- to bypass an upper airway obstruction
- to facilitate removal of secretions
- long term mechanical ventilation
- to permit oral intake & speech in vented pt’s
6
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inflated cuff tube
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type of tracheotomy tubes Air is inserted into the cuff -pt's is at risk of aspiration -pt's requires mechanical ventilation -pressure should not exceed 25cm H2O - can deflate the cuff to clean secretions
7
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Cuffless tube
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type of tracheotomy tubes
- used when pt does not require mechanical ventilation
- tubes replaced PRN
- first time by physician
8
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Tracheostomy Care
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- Suction PRN
- sterile technique
- every shift
- PRN as patients request
