Breathing

Question 1

What is the next step of breathing after the patient has been intubated in lateral recumbency during CPR (without stopping chest compressions)

Answer 1

Attach ambu bag and give 10rpm

Question 2

How long should inspiration take when attached to an ambu bag during cpr

Answer 2

1 second

Question 3

Two safety factors to consider when ventilating a patient with an ambu bag during CPR

Answer 3

Do not over ventilate
Do not surpass 20 mmhg

Question 4

Tidal volume….

Answer 4

10mL/kg
(the amount of air that moves into and out of the lungs during a breath)

Question 5

How do you know you’ve intubated in the right place

Answer 5

The chest is moving

Question 6

If the chest is not moving during ventilation after intubation, what should you check before replacing

Answer 6

Is the cuff inflated

Question 7

If your intubation is in the esophagus, the end tidal co2 will be…

Answer 7

0

Question 8

Mouth to snout ventilation should only be used if there is no….

Answer 8

ET tube

Question 9

If there is no ET tube, what is a better option than mouth to snout (if it is available)

Answer 9

Tight fitting face mask

Question 10

When giving CPR alone give 20 chest compressions then stop for…

Answer 10

2 breaths