Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

List some anatomical factors that can make intubation difficult.

Answer 1

Small mouth
Receding chin
High arched palate
Large tongue
Acquires injuries (e.g. burns, tumours)
Poor dentition (e.g. loose teeth)
TMJ disease limiting mouth opening
Adenotonsillar hypertrophy

Question 2

What type of epithelium is the nasal epithelium?

Answer 2

PseudostratifieWd ciliated columnar epithelium containing numerous mucous and serous glands