Airways B Final Flashcards
Pathophysiology of angioedema
Vasoactive mediators produce arteriolar dilation, venular inflammation, and vascular leakage
Overall incidence of angioedema in the US
15%
Cause of angioedema
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
Inheritance pattern for angioedema
Autosomal dominant
Drugs for treatment of angioedema
- Anabolic steroids
- FFP
- H1/H2 blockers
Most prevalent etiology for angioedema
Drug related
Inheritance pattern of achondroplastic dwarfism
Autosomal dominant
Normal body components of achondroplastic dwarf
Normal trunk
Induction of child with foreign body in airway
- Inhaled induction
- Atropine
- Heliox
Spinal deformity with Marie-Strumpell disease
Spondyloarthropathy
Antihypertensive class most frequently associated with angioedema
ACE inhibitor
Percent of deaths due to airway injuries that were caused by esophageal perforation
19%
Condition of c-spine in an achondroplastic dwarf
Cervical instability
Outcome for untreated angioedema
- Sequelae by tissues and organs affected
- Death
Joints involved in producing hoarseness
Cricoarytenoid
Does angioedema occur in or below the dermis?
Below
Shape of infant epiglottis
Omega shape
Level of glottis in infants
C3-C4
Narrowest part of infant epiglottis
Cricoid cartilage
Age for end of development in humans
7 years
Age for peak incidence of foreign body aspiration
2-3 years
Which LeFort fracture can you NOT manage with nasal airway, nasal ETT, or NGT?
Lefort II
Which LeFort fracture can you NOT manage with an anode tube?
Lefort III
Induction for patients with LeFort fractures
RSI w/ great preO2
Airway management of patient with Ludwig’s angina
Nasal ETT
Airway management of patient with head and neck burns
Oral ETT
Airway management for a tonsillar abscess drainage
Anode
Sinuses affect by blowout fracture
Maxillary
Action most likely to produce iatrogenic retropharyngeal abscess
Failed NGT placement
Lab measurements following parathyroidectomy
Check Ca2+ levels
Airway management post-laryngectomy procedure
Laryngectomy tube