ANESTHETIC EQUIPMENT POWERPOINT Flashcards
1
Q
Endotracheal tubes provide _______________ __________________
A
Airway control
2
Q
Endotracheal tubes provide airway control for what four factors
A
- Adequate respiration
- Protection from regurgitation
- Oxygen delivery
- Emergency (arrest)
3
Q
Three types of ET tubes
A
- Murphy
- Magil
- Coles
4
Q
The murphy ET tube has a _____________ ______________ and a _______________
A
Murphy eye
Cuff
5
Q
Characteristics of a Magil ET tube
A
No eye
some have cuffs some don’t
6
Q
Characteristics of a Coles ET tube
A
No cuff
Tube flairs out to form seal
Small animals only
7
Q
3 materials ET tubes are made of
A
- Vinyl
- Rubber
- Silicone
8
Q
What is important to remember when using a rubber ET tube 2
A
- Must be washed since they absorb agents (anesthetics and disinfectants)
- Flexable so watch for kinks
9
Q
Vinyl ET tubes are the most common, but they _______________ with age
A
Stiffen
10
Q
Silicone ET tubes are flexible (metal coil) and less irritating, but are more…
A
Expensive
