am lec 1

Question 1

process of removing an artificial tracheal airway

Answer 1

extubation

Question 2

it prevents swelling or edema in the larynx ; treatment of post-extubation laryngeal edema in children

Answer 2

aerosolized racemic epinephrine

Question 3

lightest gas and smaller molecules ; may alleviate symptoms of partial airway obstruction and resultant stridor

Answer 3

heliox

Question 4

unexpected removal of an ETT or tracheostomy tube before patients is ready for extubation

Answer 4

unplanned / accidental extubation