Endotracheal Intubation

Question 1

What is an endotracheal intubation

Answer 1

establishment of an artificial airway by
placement of a tube through the mouth
or nose, through the glottis, and into
the trachea

Question 2

What are the 5 regions of the airway

Answer 2

1. nose and nasopharynx
2. oral cavity and oropharynx
3. hypopharynx
4. larynx
5. tracheobronchial tree

Question 3

What is the first concern in life support protocols

Answer 3

The airway

Question 4

What are 5 indications for endotracheal intubation

Answer 4

1. Bypass an upper airway obstruction
2. Protect the airway from aspiration
3. Apply positive pressure ventilation
4. Aid clearance of secretions
5. Correct hypoxemia and/or respiratory acidosis

Question 5

what is the primary piece of equipment for a endotracheal intubation

Answer 5

The laryngoscope

Question 6

What is the position a patient is placed for a endotracheal intubation

Answer 6

The sniffing position

Question 7

A curved back of a laryngoscope is placed where to indirectly lift the epiglottis

Answer 7

In the Vallecula

Question 8

What is used in patients who have a gag reflex who
would otherwise be difficult to intubate

Answer 8

Rapid sequence intubation

Question 9

What are the three phases of medication administration

Answer 9

pretreatment, induction, and paralysis

Question 10

What kind of blade should you always use for neonates

Answer 10

Straight blade

Question 11

What is a sign the endotracheal tube is inserted to far

Answer 11

No breath sounds in one side of lung

Question 12

What should you do if endotracheal tube is inserted to far

Answer 12

deflate cuff and withdraw tube 2-3 cm