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APEX: AIRWAY ANATOMY and Review TEST Flashcards

1
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Adducts VOCAL Cords muscle of the larynx

A

Lateral Cricoarytenoids

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ABDUCTS VOCAL Cords muscle of the larynx

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POSTERIOR Cricoarytenoids

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Elongates vocal cords

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CRICO(T)HYROID

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Shorten Vocal cords

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Thyroarytenoids

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Intrinsic Muscles that tense and relax vocal cords

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Cricothyroid - tenses

(T)hyroa(R)ytenoids_ THEY RELAX

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Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx: ELEVATE the larynx ( Style-GENI-MY-THY-Di- STyloP

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Stylohoid
Geniohyoid
Mylohyoid
Thyrohyoid
Digastic
Stylopharyngeus
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Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx: DEPRESSES the larynx (SOS)

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Omohyoid
Sternohyoid
Sternothyroid

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Closes posterior commissure of the glottis

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interarytenoids

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Key players of the Laryngospasm reflex

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Cricothyroid muscles

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What is the ONLY intrinsic laryngeal muscles that receive motor innervation from EXTERNAL branch of the SLN

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CRICOTHYROID muscles

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11
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RLN course underneath the

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Aortic arc before ascends the trachea towards the larynx

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12
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What are causes of left RLN injury>

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PDA ligation

Left atrial enlargement secondary to mitral stenosis

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13
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The Superior Laryngal nerve innervates

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underside of the epiglottis

Cricothyroid muscles

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14
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4 nerves that should come to mind with innervation of the airway

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Trigeminal
Glossopharyngeal
SLN (external or internal)
RLN

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The SLN branches off the

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Vagus nerve just beyond the jugular foremen at the skull base

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Where does the SLN divides into internal and external branches

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At the level of they hyoid

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17
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The internal branch of the SLN penetrates the thyrohyoid membrane between the

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Greater cornu of the hyoid bone

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The internal branch of the SLN penetrates the _____while the external branch of the SLN penetrates the ________

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Thyrohyoid

Cricothyroid

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19
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The recurrent laryngeal nerve branches off the

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Vagus nerve inside the thorax

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The right RLN loops under the ______while the left RLN loops under the

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Subclavian artery

Aortic ARCH

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After the right RLN and the Left RLN loop under the vascular structure both nerves ascend the

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Tracheoesophageal groove to join the larynx

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22
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Which nerve is more likely to be injured and why?

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The left RLN due to its location in the thorax.

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23
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What are the branches of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)

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V1: Ophtalmic (anterior ethmoidal)
V2: Maxillary (sphenopalatine)
V3: Mandibular (lingual

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24
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V3 mandibular branch is responsible for sensory innervation of the airway of what part

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Anterior 2/3 of tongue

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Turbinates and septum are innervated by

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V2 (maxillary) sphenopalatine

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Nares and Anterior 1/3 of nasal septum innervated by

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V1 Opthalmic (anterior ethmoidal)

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27
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Soft palate innervated by

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Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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28
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Oropharynx innervated by

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Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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29
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Tonsils innervated by

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Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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Posterior 1/3 of tongue innervated by

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Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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Vallecula innervated by

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Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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32
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Anterior side of the epiglottis

A

Glossopharyngeal (CN IX)

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33
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The true vocal cords are

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Ligaments

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34
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WHich innervates structure below the vocal cords?

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RLN

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35
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Tuning fork for the voice

A

SLN (external branch)

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36
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Injury to the trunk of the superior laryngeal nerve or the external branch causes

A

hoarseness (Because the vocal cords can’t be tense)

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37
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RLN injury can be classified as

A

Unilateral

acute Bilateral

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38
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Unilateral injury of RLN results in _______ Does it cause resp distress?

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paralysis of the ipsilateral vocal cords abductors. DOES NOT CAUSE RESP DISTRESS

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Bilateral injury of RLN results in _______ Does it cause resp distress?

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bilateral paralysis of the ipsilateral vocal cords abductors. Danger because the TENSING action of the Cricothyroid muscles act unopposed. RISK FOR STRIDOR and RESP DISTRESS. Requires intubation or a SURGICAL AIRWAY

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Procedure that put patient at risk for RLN injury on the left side

A

PDA ligation
Left atrial enlargement and mitral stenois
AA Aneurysm
Thoracic tumor

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41
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Procedure that put patient at risk for RLN injury on either side (R or L)

A 
External pressure on ET tube
Extern pressure on LMA
Thryroid and parathyroid surgeires
Neck stretching 
Tumor
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42
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What are the 3 key airway blocks

A

Glossopharyngeal
Superior Laryngeal
Transtracheal

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To block the SLN, LA is injected where?

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just below the border of the GREATER CORNU of the HYOID BONE.
1 ml is injected outside the thyrohyoid membrane
2ml are injected just beneath the thyrohyoid membrane.

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44
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In what block in the needle inserted at the base of the palatoglossal arch (anterior tonsillar pillar) ?

A

Glossopharyngeal block

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45
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You are performing a glossopharyngeal block and you aspirate air, what does that mean?

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Needle is too deep

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46
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You are performing a glossopharyngeal block and you aspirate BLOOD, what does that mean?

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Needle should be withdrawn and redirected medially (Carotid artery is very close)

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47
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There is a risk of _________with glossopharyngeal block which will be manifested as ______

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Intracarotid injection

Seizure

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48
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Superior Laryngeal block : where is the anesthetic injected?

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Inferior border of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone

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49
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You are performing a Superior Laryngeal block and you aspirate air, what does that mean?

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Needle is too deep

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50
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Transtracheal block, the needle is advance in a_____as it penetrates the _______membrane

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Caudal; cricothyroid membrane

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51
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During the transtracheal block, after aspiration and before injection what should the patient do? and what does the practitioner do ?

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Take a DEEP BREATH ; During that inspiration part of that deep breath, 3-5ml of LA is injected into the tracheal lumen. The PATIENT will cough , SPRAYING THE LA up through the vocal cords

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52
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The adult larynx extends from

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C3-C6

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53
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Larynx consists of

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One bone, ligaments and 9 cartilages (3 paired and 3 unpaired.

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54
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What is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone?

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HYOID

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55
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Form the main support of the larynx and attaches to the thyroid cartilage via the THYROHYOID ligament

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Hyoid

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56
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Anterior ligaments are the

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Thyrohyoid membrane

Cricothyroid membrane

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57
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Which ligament attaches the larynx to the hyoid bone

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Thyrohyoid membrane

58
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Which ligament attaches the cricoid and thyroid cartilages

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Cricothyroid membrane

59
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What is puncture during the cricothyroidotomy ?

A

Cricothyroid membrane

60
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What are the paired cartilages?

A

Arytenoid
Cuneiform
Corniculate

61
Q

What can you not see during direct laryngoscopy ?

A

Arytenoids

62
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What do the corniculate and cuneiform cartilates do?

A

provide structure to the aryepiglottic folds.

63
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What cartilages shapes like 3-sided pyramids

A

Arytenoids

64
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2 conditions that may impair movement of the arytenoids,

65
Q

Provides a mechanical barrier between pharynx and the laryngeal opening?

A

Epiglottis

66
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What is the space between the base of the tongue and the anterior side of the epiglottis

67
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Which ligament connects the epiglottis to the thyroid cartilage>

A

Thyroepiglottic

68
Q

Provide structure and protection to the larynx

A

Thyroid cartilage

69
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What is the largest cartilage in the larynx?

70
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Forms Adam’s appled

71
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Cartilage most caudal to the larynx

72
Q

What is the narrowest part of the pediatric airway ?

A

Vocal cords or cricoid ring

73
Q

What is laryngospasm ?

A

Sustained and involuntary contraction of the laryngeal muscles that results in the inability to ventilate, results in complete airway obstruction, Negative pressure pulmonary edema, gastric aspiration, cardiac arrest.

74
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Pre-anesthetic risk factors for laryngospasm?

A 
Active or recent URI
Exposure to 2nd hand smoke
Reactive airway disease
GERD
Age< 1 year
75
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INTRA OP risk factors for laryngospasm?

A 
Light anesthesia with airway manipulation
Saliva or blood in upper airway
Hyperventilation
Hypocapnia
Surgical procedure involving airway
76
Q

Explain the REFLEX PATHWAY?

A

Afferent limb : SLN INTERNAL BRANCH

EFFERENT limb: SLN EXTERNAL branch+ RLN

77
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What are sings of laryngospasm?

A

Inspiratory stridor
Suprasternal or supraclavicular retraction during inspiration
Rocking horse appearance of the chest wall
Increasing diaphragmatic excursion
Lower rib flailling

78
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Factors that reduce the likelihood of laryngospasm

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Avoidance of airway manipulation during light anesthesia
CPAP 5-10 cm H2O during inhalation induction as well as immediately post intubation
Remove pharyngeal secretion and blood before extubation
Laryngeal lidocaine
IV lidocaine before extubation
Hypercapnia/hypoventilation
PaO2 < 50 mmHg

79
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Treatment of Laryngospasm : In order of importance

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  1. FiO2 100%
  2. Remove noxious stimulation
  3. Deepen anesthesia by increasing gas concentration or with a small dose of propofol or lidocaine
  4. CPAP 15-20 cm while doing maneuvers to open the airway such as the head extension, chin lift, larson’s maneuver
  5. If IV access Succinylcholine 2mg/kg for infant. 0.1 to 1 mg/kg for adult
    If no IV , 5mg/kg for infant, 4 mg/kg for children or adult
80
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When treating laryngospasm with succinylcholine in children less than 5 years what should they all receive

A

Atropine 0.02mg/kg with succinylcholine to prevent bradycardia.

81
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What is the larson’s maneuver

A

Application of firm pressure to the laryngospasm notch located being the EARLOBE. Pressure is applied bilaterally towards the skull base. applied pressure 3-5 seconds then released 5-10 seconds

82
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What does the larson’s maneuver accomplisH?

A

Displaces the mandible anteriorly to help open the airway

Breaks laryngospasm by causing the lightly anesthesized patient to sigh.

83
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What is the Valsava’s maneuvers?

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Exhalation against a closed glottis

84
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Risk of valsava’s maneuvers

A

Increased pressure in the Thorax, abdomen and brain

85
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What is the MULLER’s maneuvers?

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Inhalation against a closed glottis

86
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Risk of Muller’s maneuvers

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Subatmospheric pressure in the thorax –> Negative pressure pulmonary edema

87
Q

Tensor palatine muscle relaxation will most likely cause airway obstruction at which level ?

A

soft palate

88
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During anesthesia, where are the 3 places where the upper airway can obstruct

A

soft palate
Tongue
Epiglottis

89
Q

Relaxation of the tensor palatine muscle

A

Soft palate

90
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Relaxation of the GENIOGLOSSUS muscle

91
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Relaxation of the HYOID muscles

A

Epiglottis

92
Q

Primary functions of the upper airway including

A

Warming and humidifying muscle inspired air, filtering particulate matter and preventing aspiration

93
Q

During normal inspiration, what occurs

A

Diaphragmatic contraction and chest wall expansion create a negative pressure to draw air into the lungs.

94
Q

Factors that impair airway patency

A

Condiation that reduce the diameter of the tube

Condition that reduce the size of the box

95
Q

Think of the pharynx as a collapsible tube that lives inside a box> this box is formed by the borders of the surrounding such as the

A

tongue, soft palate, pharyngeal tissue and cervical spine

96
Q

What are the 3 sets of dilator muscles that prevents airway obstruction in the awake state?

A

Tensor palatine
Genioglossus
Hyoid muscles

97
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Function of the tensor palatine

A

Opens the nasopharynx

98
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Function fo teh GENIOGLOSSUS

A

Opens the oropharynx

99
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Function of the Hyoid muscles

A

Opens the hypopharynx

100
Q

from top to bottom

A

NOH (Naso–>oro–> Hypo) Pharynx

101
Q

Explain the 2 competing explanations for the primary cause of UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION during anesthesia and sedation

A
  1. Tongue obstructs the airway - Genioglossus muscle relaxes and allows the tongue to obstruct the airway
  2. Soft plate obstructs the airway- The TENSOR palatine muscle relaxes and allows the soft palate to obstructs the airway
102
Q

When compared to the trachea, which of the following is increased in the terminal bronchioles?

A

Cross-sectional area

103
Q

Tracheobronchial tree is a branching network of airways that includes the

A

Trachea –> Bronchi–> Bronchioles

104
Q

In terms of airway, a division is

A

where an airway divides into 2 or more smaller airways

105
Q

How many division or generation in humans

106
Q

At each division, the diameter of the new branches becomes_____But the cross sectional area ____

A

smaller ; increases

107
Q

At each At each division, the diameter of the new branches becomes smaller But the cross sectional area increases, this explains

A

Why airflow velocity SLOWS as you move down the tracheobronchial tree.

108
Q

The trachea contains ______And ________ while the terminal bronchioles contains________

A 
Cartilage (C-shaped rings) 
Goblet cells (mucus secretion)
109
Q

Where does the lower airway begins and ends?

A

Begins At trachea , ends at the alveoli

110
Q

Where the trachea begins and ends

A

C5 ; T4-5 at the carina

111
Q

Length of trachea; width

A

10-13 cm long

2-3 cm

112
Q

Tracheal cells

A

Ciliated columnar epithelium

113
Q

Sensory innervation of the trachea

114
Q

Blood supply of the trachea

A

Inferior thyroid artery
Superior thyroid artery
Bronchial artery
Internal thoracic artery

115
Q

At level of the CARINA_______ corresponds to _______

A

T4-T5

Corresponds to ANGLE OF LOUIS

116
Q

Right mainstem bronchus is _____; and ______degrees take off

A

2.5 cm long ; 25 degrees take off

117
Q

Left mainstem bronchus is _____; and ______degrees take off

A

5cm long; 45 degrees take off

118
Q

Mainstem bronchi types of cells

A

CUBOIDAL epithelium

119
Q

Alveoli number

A

300 million by age 9

120
Q

Alveoli tissue

A

Squamous epithelium

121
Q

Which structure allows air movement between alveoli?

A

PORES of KOHN

122
Q

Type I pneumocytes role

A

Provide surface for gas exchange

123
Q

Which type of pneumocytes cover 80% of alveolar surface?

A

Type I pneumocytes

124
Q

Type II pneumocytes role

A

Produce surfactant

125
Q

Pneumocytes resistant to Oxygen toxicity

126
Q

What pneumocytes can produce type I cells

127
Q

Pneumocytes capable of cells division

128
Q

Pneumocytes that are macrophages and produce inflammatory response

129
Q

Pneumocytes that fights lung infection

130
Q

What is the distance between from the incisors to the larynx is ?

131
Q

What is the distance between from the larynx to the carina is about

132
Q

Distance from incisors to carina is

133
Q

Neck flexion makes distance from incisors to carina

A

ShORTER distance

134
Q

Neck extension makes distance from incisors to carina

A

Increases distance

135
Q

with NECK EXTENSION and NECK FLEXION, remember what happens to the tube?

A

The tube goes where the nose goes

136
Q

Characteristics of progressive airway division : What increase as the airway bifurcates

A

Number of airway
Cross sectional area
Muscular layer

137
Q

Characteristics of progressive airway division : What decrease as the airway bifurcates

A

Airflow velocity
Amount of cartilage
Goblet cells (produce mucus)
Cillated Cells (clear mucus)

138
Q

Order of cartilage from most superior to most inferior

A

Epiglottis
Corniculate
Arytenoids
Cricoid

139
Q

Location of infant’s larynx is

140
Q

What are the landmark for larson’s maneuver?

A

Posterior: mastoid
Superior: skull base
Anterior : Ramus of mandible

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